The Advantages and Disadvantages of
Picture Used
According to Vernon, Gerlach and
Donald (2008: 277): The Advantages of Picture Used
a. They
are inexpensive and widely available.
b. They
provide common experiences for an entire group.
c. The
visual detail make it possible to study subject, which would turn back to be
impossible.
d. They
can help you to prevent and correct disconcertion.
e. They
offer a stimulus to further study, reading and research visual evidence is
power tool.
f. They
help to focus attention and to develop critical judgment.
g. They
are easily manipulated.
There are some
disadvantages of pictures used in teaching and learning process, such as:
a. Students
pay attention on the picture more than on learned material.
b. It
takes time and costs much to provide attractive pictures.
c. Small
and unclear pictures may arouse problems in the teaching learning process since
the students may misunderstand about the pictures.
