All About Teaching-Learning Material

Teachers often use different learning and language tools and techniques to make learning captivating and impart quality education. To make learning more effective, teachers can take the assistance of teaching-learning materials or TLMs. In this article, we will bring to you everything that you need to know about teaching-learning material and more!

About Teaching-Learning Material

Teachers can make their classes really intriguing and more significant for the students by utilizing a few articles or materials to help their verbal depictions. Utilizing an enormous assortment of materials is found to improve comprehension of ideas and to make learning seriously fascinating. Teaching-learning material is also called Instructional material or Teaching Aids.

Today, with the emphasis on learning in a student-focused methodology, students need an ever-increasing number of materials to improve their ability to learn together or independently. ‘TLM’ becomes fundamental to having a superior comprehension of the nature of the subject matter.

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Types of Teaching-Learning Material

Here are the types of teaching-learning material and aids to facilitate learning for kids:

• Visuals Aids: Blackboard, Posters, Flashcards, Presentations, Printed textbooks, Graphs and Infographics
• Audio Aids: Radio, Tape-recorder and CDs
• Audio-visual aids: Videos, Video recordings, Films and Documentaries, Virtual Classrooms
• Language Laboratory
• Computer-Assisted Learning: Pre-recorded DVDs, CDs, online quizzes, ebooks, podcasts and blogs

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Why Do We Need Teaching-Learning Material?

Given below are reasons why Teaching-Learning Material is crucial to learning:

• Learning new ideas becomes simpler if the student is given recognizable materials linked with the subject matter
• Typically little children are drawn to objects of various tones and measures and show their interest in controlling these in different manners which when fed cautiously assists with fostering a propensity for playing with an assortment of articles. This aids in upgrading their creativity.
• TLMs are required for compelling self-learning. With the utilization of proper materials, one can learn on their own with absolute power over their speed of learning.
•  By utilizing Teaching Learning Materials, teachers turn amicable; a cordial environment is constructed which significantly helps in learning.

Characteristics of Good TLM

Given below are a few attributes of good Teaching Learning Material:

• The TLMs should be appealing to the kids. Size, shading (multicolour or splendid or engaging shading blend), development (like moving toys) and in a few cases the smell or/and taste or sound are a portion of the properties of the materials that allure students.
• Familiarity with TLMs will assist with presenting new ideas. The kids can likewise control these materials easily for significant learning of new ideas.
• The novelty of the material additionally draws in the kids. Surprising materials or novel use of natural materials are the appealing highlights of good TLMs.
• The material ought to have utilitarian worth. It is the appropriate utilization that makes the material positive or negative.
• Materials of numerous utilities like dice, sticks, marbles, 3D shapes and blaze cards can have numerous utilizations in practically all branches of knowledge of primary school educational plans and are subsequently more popular as TLMs in the schools.
• The simplicity of taking care of the materials which incorporate toughness, lightweight, and well-being (innocuous for use by kids) is a significant trademark for which such materials are liked in the educating learning measure.

Management of TLM

Given below are certain methods to manage Teaching Learning Material effectively:

• Guarantee accessibility of adequate TLMs for the free utilization by students.
• If you intend to utilize the locally accessible materials, ask a few students to gather those and bring them to class.
• Before the initiation of the period, gather every one of the materials from the school store or from different sources.
• Use divider exercises, floor exercises, and materials arranged inside and outside the study hall like a nursery, jungle gym and so forth as wellsprings of learning
• Create a little gathering of students in your group who might be the forerunners in the assortment, readiness, and upkeep of the TLMs in the study hall. They ought to be given the duty to figure out the necessary TLMs before the beginning of the period and to supplant the materials in their individual putting away places after the period is finished. The gathering might be changed each month.
• For better support, keep a record (stock book) of TLMs in your group. It would work to find the harmed and lost articles in order to have a convenient substitution of those articles.
• Once a month, the TLM stock ought to be checked and the store tidied up appropriately

Creative Ideas for TLM

Teaching-Learning Materials (TLMs) don’t have to be limited to standard charts, models, or textbooks. Innovative and creative TLMs can make learning more engaging and fun. The table below highlights innovative TLM ideas, practical examples, and their benefits to inspire dynamic and impactful teaching.:

Creative Idea	Description	Example	Benefits
Interactive Storyboards	Movable elements for creating or rearranging stories.	Magnetic storyboard for sequencing stories.	Improves creativity, storytelling, and sequencing skills.
Gamified Learning Boards	Subject-specific games for interactive learning.	Monopoly for economics, trivia cards for history.	Encourages engagement, collaboration, and retention through play.
DIY Models and Crafts	Hands-on creation of models for deeper understanding.	Building volcanoes for science, paper circuits for electricity.	Enhances creativity and concept comprehension.
Augmented Reality (AR)	Interactive AR-enabled tools for immersive learning.	AR apps for exploring anatomy or visualizing the solar system.	Makes abstract ideas tangible and engaging.
Edible Teaching Tools	Using food items to explain concepts.	Fractions with pizza slices, edible maps with candies.	Combines sensory learning with fun, making lessons memorable.
Virtual Field Trips	Online or VR tools for exploring real-world locations.	NASA space labs virtual tour, exploring the Great Wall via VR.	Provides access to experiences beyond the classroom.
Recycled/Upcycled TLMs	Eco-friendly materials made from waste.	Cardboard for geometry models, bottle caps for counting exercises.	Cost-effective and promotes environmental awareness.
Mystery Bags or Boxes	Surprises that spark curiosity and discussion.	Items like shells or leaves for biology lessons.	Encourages critical thinking and exploration.
Role-Playing Kits	Simulations for real-world scenarios.	Doctor kits for health topics, banking kits for financial literacy.	Fosters experiential learning and problem-solving skills.
DIY Science Experiment Kits	Simple kits for hands-on experiments.	Baking soda volcano, mini greenhouse kits.	Promotes independent exploration and makes science accessible.
Digital Escape Rooms	Puzzle-solving aligned with curriculum.	Subject-themed escape rooms using Google Forms or apps.	Develops critical thinking, teamwork, and engagement.
Real-World Objects	Physical artifacts for tactile learning.	Fossils for geology, cultural artifacts for history.	Provides authentic, hands-on learning experiences.
Interactive Notebooks	Creative notebooks with flaps and pop-ups.	Foldables for timelines, pop-ups for processes like the water cycle.	Combines creativity with organization and reinforces learning.
Thematic Learning Corners	Classroom corners designed for immersive learning.	A rainforest corner for ecology, a marketplace for money management.	Engages students through immersive, experiential setups.
Collaborative Digital Tools	Online platforms for teamwork and collaboration.	Jamboard for brainstorming, Padlet for group projects.	Encourages teamwork and enhances digital literacy.

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Teaching Learning Materials for Primary Classes

• Story Books: Books with stories are excellent teaching and learning tools. Books can be read aloud to the class as a whole, after which students should write a brief essay summarising the text and discussing their impressions of the narrative.
• Manipulatives: Gummy bears, bricks, marbles, or even tiny cookies are examples of tangibles/manipulatives that help students learn. In the younger elementary grades, where kids can use them to solve subtraction and addition problems, manipulatives are extremely beneficial.
• Videos: There are many websites that provide free educational videos for children in the current digital era. Videos offer authentic, visual examples that can help make learning more engaging, but you must be careful to pick ones that are truly educational.
• Flashcards: Even today, in the era of computers and internet-based learning resources, individuals who have learning difficulties like dyslexia can benefit greatly from using flashcards.

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