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Describe the Chart as a material used in teaching Religious Education

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A chart is a combination of written or drawn pictorial or graphs a material which presents a clear visual summary in tabulated or methodical from. Charts are either teacher-made or ready-made. Where possible it is recommended that teachers make their own charts incorporating their
personal ideas and line of approach in communication. If possible the teacher should involve
learners in preparation of charts.
Examples of some charts used in R.E are pie charts, graphs, pictorial charts, diagrams time line and line charts.

Uses of charts
Charts can be used to:
1. Direct learners? attention when it is needed most e.g. in introduction for a good effect and
at the end for forceful conclusion.
2. Motivate learners by providing a variety of media.
3. Summarize information through the use of figures, statistics and symbols.
4. Transform abstract ideas in visual form.
5. Stimulate creative thinking.

Qualities of a good chart
A good chart must:
1. Have a heading/title in capital letters.
2. Bring out the message clearly precisely and forcefully, ie it should have a central idea
standing out clearly.
3. Use symbols which can be understood by the users.
4. Contain information which is true, accurate and authentic in all respects.
5. Be simple, not loaded with unnecessary details.
6. Have bold writing and outlines which can be clearly seen from a distance.
7. Be easy to read with clear symbols and lettering.
8. Be interesting and neat, making it attractive to look at.
9. Be of good size, large enough to be seen by the entire class.
10. Make use of conventional colours where necessary and also colour coding to show
contrast, comparisons or growth

How to prepare charts
When preparing charts for teaching /learning purpose the the teacher should do the following:
1) Use a manila paper which allows for use of all conventional colours, white is an ideal
colour
2) Give the chart a heading written in capital letters which is brief but clear
3) Give it frame which has a margin with two opposite sides which are proportional
4) Sketch out the outline of the chart on manila paper in pencil
5) Pencil in the details of the chart lightly
6) Ink in the outline and details in the chart
7) Where possible use a lettering guide
8) Give the chart a key at the right hand bottom corner. The key should tell exactly what
each symbol represents
9) Keep it in good condition before and after use

How do you use it?
In using the chart the following should be done:
1) give a provision for hanging or printing the chart at a strategic place in the classroom.
Do not use learners to hold it unless it cannot be helped
2) Use proper materials for displaying the chart without damaging it, e.g. cello tape ,a string
for hanging pins, staples etc
3) Display it when you are ready to use it, i.e. it should be introduced at the right time
4) At times prepare questions which could be answered using the chart
5) Use a pointer to point out specific features in the chart
6) Make maximum use of the chart during the lesson
7) Once the class is through with the chart ,it should be removed
8) store and preserve it for future use

Titany answered the question on November 2, 2021 at 07:32

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