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Teaching Aids get Gold Star
Many teenagers are becoming 'screenagers' as technology becomes an increasingly large part of their lives - even at school.Will primary school children follow the same path?
Jane Fievez, MD of Australian Teaching Aids, doesn't believe this will happen because she says, primary school learners respond well to a tactile and visual approach to teaching."The established methodology is a proven success," she said."Primary school learners need a great deal of visual and tactile stimulation in the classroom, and exciting teaching aids can add great value.
"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.
For over a quarter of a century, Australian Teaching Aids has added value to classrooms all over Australia through its huge range of teaching materials, including merit certificates, reward stickers, charts and bulletin boards, novelty stationery and books.The company is continually looking at adding to its product range or improving its existing items to make sure it keeps relevant to the national curriculum.
"We are motivated what the market needs," said Jane."If we identify any education need, we'll produce material to support it.Ever changing themes, such as Back-to-School, Anzac Day and Book Week, are catered for as our team of artists constantly design new teaching aids and new material.
Local design is a key success factor.Over eighty percent of Australian Teaching Aids' products are manufactured locally. Teaching aids should be 100% correct in terms of grammar, language, spelling and punctuation, which often isn't the case with imported material.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.Children like variety .A wide range of charts is on offer, including incentive and educational charts covering maths, language, maps, life-cycles etc.
Stickers remain the company’s biggest seller, and each year, Australian Teaching Aids adds new designs to its already huge range. From foil, metallic, fluoro, laser and merit stickers with a variety of congratulatory message to scented stickers – no child need ever get the same reward twice."We all love recognition," Jane added, "and our Australian-made stickers get a big tick of approval from kids and teachers alike.”
All products from Australian Teaching Aids meet the requirements of the Australian Health Authorities and are child-safe.
The company also publishes a range of books, written by established and respected experts.The book range covers the different education needs of each state, with titles ranging from Learning about Libraries, Relief for Relief Teachers and Maths Problem Solving to a range of Benchmark Books.
Australian Teaching Aids recently revamped its website for easier online ordering, with products also available at selected retailers in Australia. The company adds value to its educational aids with a comprehensive sales and service policy that includes quick delivery and point-of-sale material.
There is no doubting the increasing use of technology in the classroom, but at the same time, there is increasing use of more traditional teaching aids which continue to provide teachers with valuable curriculum support.
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