ERIC Number: ED241429
Record Type: RIE
Publication Date: 1982
Pages: 67
Abstractor: N/A
ISBN: ISBN-0-642-96295-2
ISSN: N/A
EISSN: N/A
Presenting Information. Social Science Skills Book 4.
Davidson, W.; Breckon, C.
One of a series of Australian publications on social studies skill development, this booklet helps secondary students develop their communication skills. Following notes to the teacher, the booklet is divided into seven chapters. Chapter 1 provides students with an introductory topic and activities for preparing a visual presentation of that topic. Chapter 2 focuses on preparing written presentations. Several activities illustrating ways in which graphic drawings can simplify the presentation of complex material are contained in chapter 3. Chapter 4 examines various types of graphs and their uses while chapter 5 contains application activities for developing graphing skills. Suggestions for giving oral presentations are provided in chapter 6. The final chapter discusses types of three-dimensional and display presentations. The publication concludes with a list of useful resources. (LP)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Communication (Thought Transfer), Display Aids, Foreign Countries, Graphs, Illustrations, Instructional Materials, Learning Activities, Secondary Education, Skill Development, Social Sciences, Social Studies, Speech Communication, Three Dimensional Aids, Visual Aids, Writing Skills
Curriculum Development Centre, P.O. Box 52, Dickson, A.C.T. 2602, Australia ($3.95).
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Learner; Guides - Classroom - Teacher
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Students; Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: Curriculum Development Centre, Canberra (Australia).
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
Note: For related documents, see SO 015 482-484.
