Teaching Aids get Gold Star
As technology advances rapidly, many teenagers are becoming ‘screenagers’ – even in the classroom.Will primary school learners eventually follow the same technology route?
Australian Teaching Aids Managing Director, Jane Fievez, doesn’t believe that teaching methods in primary schools will change dramatically in the years to come because the early learning years require a holistic, visual and tactile approach to learning.”The established methodology is a proven success,” she said.”The classrooms in primary school need to be filled with exciting stimuli that young learners can feel, touch, see and explore and vibrant teaching aids can add huge value here.
“Young learners respond well when verbal theory is boosted by exciting teaching aids such as charts and books, rather than a computer screen,” she said.
Australian Teaching Aids has been in business for over 25 years, supplying teachers across Australia with a vsat range of teaching aids from merit certificates and reward cards, stickers and books, laminated charts and stationery.In order to maintain its relevance to the national curriculum, the company regularly updates and improves its product range.
“We are motivated what the market needs,” said Jane.”We’ll meet any education need.We have a team of very talented artists who are constantly looking at new material and teaching aids to energise new themes such as Book Week, Anzac Day, Back-to-School etc.
Local design has given the company the edge.Australian Teaching Aids produce over 80% of its products locally. The language, grammar, spelling and punctuation in much of the imported material isn’t always correct.It is important that we get it right, especially as we are in the business of education.”
The laminated charts often have local Australian icons, such as marsupials and eucalypts, which add to their appeal and relevance, and all charts are made from recycled materials.It’s vital to have a variety of options .From maths and tables, anthems to maps, language and grammar to biology life-cycles, the charts cover a range of topics and themes.
Stickers remain the company’s biggest seller, and each year, Australian Teaching Aids adds new designs to its already huge range.There’s no reason for a child to get the same reward twice – stickers come in foil, fluoro, metallic, even scented, and often with different messages of contratulations. “Everyone loves getting recognition,” said Jane, “and we have found that our range of Australian-designed and made stickers are a winner with teachers and children every time.”
All products from Australian Teaching Aids are safe for use by children and meet the Australian health requirements.
The company also produces a range of books which are all authored by respected experts in their fields.The books range from Benchmarking books to more specific titles such as Science Experiments, Maths Problem Solving and Learning about Libraries, and are all designed to meet the eduction needs of the different Australian states.
Selected retailers carry Australian Teaching Aids products, which are also available for online purchase via the newly updated website. The company adds value to its educational aids with a comprehensive sales and service policy that includes quick delivery and point-of-sale material.
So, whilst the appeal of computers and screens is growing, so too is the appeal of more traditional teaching resources that provide valuable help for both teachers and students in the classroom.
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