This document outlines the course objectives and content for a course on general methods of teaching. The course covers 9 units that introduce students to effective teaching principles and strategies, common teaching methods like lectures and discussions, innovative methods such as computer-assisted instruction and cooperative learning. It also addresses lesson planning, student motivation, and use of teaching tools. The overall aim is for students to understand effective teaching methodology and how to apply various methods and skills in classroom instruction.
This document outlines the course objectives and content for a course on general methods of teaching. The course covers 9 units that introduce students to effective teaching principles and strategies, common teaching methods like lectures and discussions, innovative methods such as computer-assisted instruction and cooperative learning. It also addresses lesson planning, student motivation, and use of teaching tools. The overall aim is for students to understand effective teaching methodology and how to apply various methods and skills in classroom instruction.
This document outlines the course objectives and content for a course on general methods of teaching. The course covers 9 units that introduce students to effective teaching principles and strategies, common teaching methods like lectures and discussions, innovative methods such as computer-assisted instruction and cooperative learning. It also addresses lesson planning, student motivation, and use of teaching tools. The overall aim is for students to understand effective teaching methodology and how to apply various methods and skills in classroom instruction.
This document outlines the course objectives and content for a course on general methods of teaching. The course covers 9 units that introduce students to effective teaching principles and strategies, common teaching methods like lectures and discussions, innovative methods such as computer-assisted instruction and cooperative learning. It also addresses lesson planning, student motivation, and use of teaching tools. The overall aim is for students to understand effective teaching methodology and how to apply various methods and skills in classroom instruction.
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GENERAL METHODS OF TEACHING
B.Ed. (Honors) 1.5 years
Semester: 1st Course Code: EDU 5101 Credit Hours: 03
Objectives: After completing the course, the students will
• Understand the significance of effective teaching. • Appreciate the characteristics of various innovative methods of teachings. • Understand various theories of teaching, and types of teacher planning • Organize classroom discussion and demonstrate its appropriate use. • Select appropriate audio visual aids in classroom teaching • Prepare lesson plans for effective teaching in classroom. • Understand the importance of the efficient teaching methodology in the overall teaching learning process.
UNIT# 1: INTRODUCTION TO EFFECTIVE TEACHING
1.1 Concept of effective teaching 1.2 Principles of effective teaching 1.3 Features of effective teaching 1.4 Planning of effective teaching 1.5 Personal and professional characteristics of effective teacher.
UNIT# 2: INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING STRATEGIES
2.1 The concepts and meaning of tactics, strategies, techniques, and methods. 2.2 Determining a strategy for instruction 2.3 Criteria for determining strategy
UNIT# 3: GENERAL METHODS OF TEACHING
3.1 Lecture method 3.2 Scientific Method 3.3 Discussion method 3.4 Demonstration method 3.5 Project method and Problem solving method 3.6 Inductive and Deductive method 3.7 Inquiry method UNIT# 4: INNOVATIVE METHODS OF TEACHING 4.1 Simulation method 4.2 Computer assisted instruction 4.3 Peer-tutoring 4.4 Team teaching 4.5 Cooperative learning 4.6 Teleconferencing
UNIT#5: TEACHING SKILLS
5.1 Set Induction. 5.2 Presentation. 5.3 Identify learning difficulties of students. 5.4 Prepare lesson according to individual needs. 5.5 Student evaluation
UNIT#6: LESSON PLANNING
6.1 Introduction to lesson planning 6.2 Approaches to lesson planning 6.2.1 Weekly planning 6.2.2 Daily planning 6.2.3 Unit planning 6.2.4 Course planning 6.3 Types of lesson planning 6.4 Evaluation of lesson planning
UNIT#7: STEPS OF LESSON PLANNING
7.1 Introduction. 7.2 Presentation 7.3 Generalization. 7.4 Application. 7.5 Recapitulation. 7.6 Format of a standard lesson planning
UNIT# 8: STUDENTS MOTIVATION
8.1 Concept and definition of motivation. 8.2 Types of motivation 8.2.1 Intrinsic motivation 8.2.2 Extrinsic motivation. 8.2.3 Unconscious motivation 8.3 Theories of motivation. 8.4 Strategies to motivate students
UNIT#9: TEACHING TOOLS
9.1 Concept and definition of audio-visual aids. 9.2 Needs of audio-visual aids. 9.3 Kinds of audio-visual aids. 9.3.1 White board/ marker. 9.3.2 Charts, maps, posters, graphs & modals. 9.3.3 Text Book. 9.3.4 Handouts. 9.3.5 Projectors. 9.3.6 Multimedia. SUGGESTED READINGS: Ornstein, A.C. (1991). Strategies for Effective Teaching. Harper Collins Richard, V. (2001). Handbook of Research on Teaching. Washington DC: American Educational Research Association. Smith, B.O. (1983). Elements of Teaching. New York: Columbia Teacher’s College Press. Boekarts, M. (2002). Motivation to learn. (Educational Practice Series No. 10). Geneva: International Bureau of Education. Retrieve from http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/services/online-materials/publications/educational- practices.html Brophy, J. (1999). Teaching. (Educational Practice Series No. 1). Geneva: International Bureau of Education. Retrieved from http://www.ibe.unesco.org/en/services/online- materials/publications/educational-practices.html Dasgupta, M. A. (n. d.). Low-cost, No-cost Teaching Aids. Retrieved from http://www.arvindguptatoys.com/arvindgupta/lowcostnocost.pdf Elias, M. J. (2003). Academic and Social-Emotional Learning. (Educational Practice Series No. 11). Geneva: International Bureau of Education. http://www.obe.unesco.org/en/services/online/services/online- materials/publications/educational-practices.html UNESCO (1973). New UNESCO sourcebook for science
Q.1 Explain The Concept of Profession. Discuss Teaching As Profession. Concept of Profession: The Word "Profession" Means Different Things To Different People