The use of Flashcards in teaching
As the teaching equipment, flash cards are simple and easy to make items which can be useful for the students. Usually teachers use them as the part of mathematic or language study method. You can make them yourself by printing or drawing the pictures. In the stationary, you can find set of handmade flash cards or blank cards which you can put the pictures yourself. To teach language, teachers commonly use them to teach vocabulary. Math teachers need them as the equipment to explain shapes. Since the cards are colorful and have various items inside, children will be interested and focus on the lesson. They are eager to know what shape or object will appear next.
During the lesson, you are supposed to set the cards randomly. This will make the student try to remember and more focus. Sometimes, the students forget about the items shown in a card. It is considered normal and it is your duty to give proper clue to help the students. On the students’ side, this method of study is fun and challenging. They are challenged to answer as many question as possible. When they see their friends are able to answer or memorize many words, they will be automatically challenged to achieve more. Indeed, this method cannot be applied for every material, but a few times with flash cards will be so interesting.
