Training of Roma Health Mediators in Reproductive Health

‣ How many people see:
a young lady?
an old lady?
something else?
‣ Why is it that we are not all seeing the same thing in the same picture?
• We have differences in experience, different perceptions
• The picture is confusing
‣ What can we learn from this experience?
• If the visual aid is confusing for whatever reason, it is not appropriate/ effective
• One must always test visual aids with a representative target group in order to be
sure that they are seen and understood as they were intended
‣ What influences what we see in a picture?
• our surroundings
• our experience
‣ What must we do to make visual aids as effective as possible?
• avoid distortions in size and distracting details
• show complete objects, especially parts of the body
• show objects from familiar angles
• use signs and symbols that are understood by the target audience
• in using visual aids, draw a relationship between the picture and the experience of
the target group
• use real objects whenever possible
• make sure that the visual aid is
o easy to see and understand
o attractive
Distribute the participant document Principles of Using Visual Aids. Ask volunteers to
read it.
Ask:
‣ What factors influence the choice of visual aid?
It must be:
• Appropriate to the topic and to the group
• Adapted to the teaching/facilitation method used
• Available (including necessary equipment)
• Portable
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RFHI/JSI Romania Training of RHMs in Reproductive Health Session 15: Group Education