| The process of teaching refers to the method by | | | | boxes. Subjects requiring practical modes of |
| which a teacher or instructor imparts knowledge | | | | teaching may use telescopes, computers, |
| to a student or pupil by making use of a specified | | | | microscopes, engineering apparatus, test tubes |
| set of tools or aides. With an increase in | | | | and a variety of chemicals as teaching tools. |
| technological developments, new and improved | | | | Contrary to this, subjects requiring interactive |
| teaching tools have been introduced to replace | | | | learning, case studies or group discussions may |
| the traditional tools and supplies. The tools chosen | | | | use tools like liquid crystal display (LCD) screens, |
| for teaching should be based on the competency | | | | overhead projectors and computers. |
| and capacity of both the teacher and the student. | | | | Modern and contemporary teaching tools and |
| A teaching tool is an instrument, which facilitates | | | | aides have also been introduced to keep up with |
| quick and easy communication of information and | | | | advancement in technology and competition. |
| knowledge. Tools required for teaching play a | | | | Introduction of the Internet has proved to be an |
| very important role in the entire process of | | | | effective and efficient teaching tool for both |
| imparting education. | | | | teachers and students. Information relating to any |
| Teaching tools used have evolved over a period | | | | topic can now be easily obtained online. Apart |
| of time. Rapid increase in technology and | | | | from the Internet, a number of software |
| development have led to the introduction of a | | | | packages have also been developed to assist |
| number of new and improved teaching tools and | | | | both teachers and students. Televisions, radios |
| methods. The teaching tools required for college | | | | and newspapers have also proved to be effective |
| students are bound to vary widely compared to | | | | teaching tools in imparting information and |
| the teaching tools required for preschoolers. They | | | | knowledge. |
| also vary considerably on the subject matter | | | | In order to achieve optimum results, a suitable |
| being taught. Subjects dealing mainly in theory | | | | combination of both traditional and contemporary |
| generally require traditional teaching tools. These | | | | teaching tools should be developed to facilitate |
| include stationery items such as, pens, pencils, | | | | effective learning. |
| erasers, books, sharpeners, organizers and pencil | | | | |