, Question 1: Teaching in an under-resourced school without enough textbooks
In a situation where not all learners have access to their own textbooks, it's essential to use alternative teaching media
and tools to ensure effective teaching and learning. Here's how I would approach this:
Teaching Media and Tools:
Digital Resources: Utilize digital resources and e-learning platforms that offer free or open educational resources
Give the learners a chance to react actively to the media. Ask questions to establish whether they have acquired the
desired insight (1985:147).
Printed Handouts: Prepare printed materials, handouts, or worksheets that can be distributed to students. These
should serve as supplementary materials to cover the textbook gaps.
• The chalkboard: Plan very carefully what you intend doing on the chalkboard and it should develop in a fascinating
way, step by step, before the learners’ eyes. The view of Musselman et al. (1979:53) on teaching accounting, which
applies equally to EMS, says it all: “In planning a board demonstration, the teacher should so organize the material that
he may complete the demonstration within the class period. By limiting each illustration to the development of one key
point, by stripping each illustration of all but the essentials, by preparing the preliminary work before the start of the
class period, and by planning the demonstration so as to avoid any unnecessary delays, the teacher will be able to
demonstrate most bookkeeping procedures in one period.”
Interactive Whiteboards: If available, use interactive whiteboards to display content, diagrams, and videos that
can enhance the understanding of concepts.
Visual Aids: Incorporate visual aids such as charts, diagrams, and illustrations to make abstract concepts more
tangible. For example, when teaching about budgeting, create a visual representation of income and expenses.
Peer Teaching: Encourage peer teaching and group work where students can share resources and knowledge with
each other. This can help fill gaps in textbook access through collaboration.
Guest Speakers: Invite guest speakers or experts in the field to give talks or presentations. This can provide
students with real-world insights even if textbooks are limited.
Library Access: Make use of the school library or local libraries to borrow textbooks for short periods. Encourage
students to use the library resources.
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