3. INVOLVING STUDENTS IN MAKING THEIR OWN TEACHING AIDS
Example Health posters
LESS APPROPRIATE-
poster made by outside artist
MORE APPROPRIATE-
poster made by outside artist
MEDICINAL PLANTS
11-5
Many programs use posters made
by professional artists when drawings
by health workers and other local
persons might work as well and
involve people more.
However, it may make sense to use
some professionally made posters and
displays, especially when details are
important.
Instructors or a local artist can help students learn to draw or copy pictures (see
p. 12-9). The health workers can then help school children to make posters about
health subjects. The best posters can be displayed in public. This way, the health
workers and the children learn the messages of the posters extra well. They also
learn a valuable skill—drawing—and have fun at the same time.
MORE APPROPRIATE
Health worker showing children how to
make health posters.
Poster made by school child.
For more ideas on making drawings and posters, see Chapter 12.