Describe the Models as a material used in teaching Religious Education

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A model is a copy or a present’s ion of a real thing or object on a smaller scale. Just like an actual object or thing it has breadth, length and depth and can be viewed from other sides . usually ,models are not true to scale miniature but the more accurate ones are better teaching aids because the learners are able to visualize them as they would have visualized the real objects.
The following could be modeled .stone tablets with the ten commandments ,the rod of Moses
,the tabernacle ,the Ark of the covenant among others.

Importance of Models
Models are essential in teaching because:
1) They represent the real object which may not be available or could be too bulky to be
brought to the classroom.
2) They add meaning and realism to the explanation about an object.
3) They make the learning interesting as the learners participate in the preparation of the
models.
4) Learners become creative and imaginative as they are expected to come up with
good models
5) Use of models can sometimes be economical in terms of time and finance for
example ,instead of taking the class to a historical site, the models of objects on the site
could be made by both the learners and the teacher and then be brought to the class
room for use.

Characteristics of Good Models
Models qualify to be good if they have these qualities:
- They are three dimensional with depth ,height and width providing interior views of the objects which are normally covered or otherwise invisible
- They are large enough to be seen readily by the whole class
- They are well finished
- They make use of colour and texture to highlight important features.
Parts which are not essential should be in less conspicuous colours

How to Make a Model
Where the learners are involved in the preparation of the model, the teacher should do the
following:
i) Introduce the objects to be modeled, highlighting its main physical features.
ii) Identify the materials to be used
iii) Supply the material or ask the learners to look for materials
iv) Assign roles to individuals or groups
v) Guide them on how to prepare the models
vi) Ensure that the amount of detail molded depend on the age of the learners
vii) Supervise the work and give guidance where necessary
viii) Evaluate the finished process using the qualities discussed above

Note
1) The teacher may make the model and then present the finished article to the class
2) In utilizing the model ,the teacher should use the same procedure used in utilization of objects

Titany answered the question on November 2, 2021 at 07:54

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