Approaches to Teaching Skills

Independent learning:

The teacher initiates an active self-regulated learning process among her students. This provides the
student with all the necessary instructional materials and equipment for practicing and learning the
skill by himself or herself

A. Includes the use of skills laboratory which the teacher should be prepared for
B. A syllabus is developed with clear instructions on how learners should proceed with the lesson.
C. Background reading materials are identified and made available
D. Hardware and software must be selected and prepared for use.
E. Supplies must be requested for and be made available beforehand.

Demonstration

A. It is a method by which the teacher makes a direct display of the skills to be taught.
B. Shows the student what they have to do, why they have to do it, and how to do it.

Simulations on Exercises

A. Meant to duplicate the real situation that requires the use of skills laboratory to give students a
realistic feel of the situation without subjecting them to risks that might be involved.
B. Students can practice skills using equipment in a virtual laboratory or situations derived from
related learning experiences.
C. Students get a feel of how to use the equipment in a real situation involving needed skill.

Guidelines in the Choice of Teaching and Learning Methods:

 Methods and objectives should be suited to the course

 Methods should be adapted to the capability of the students
 Methods should be in accordance with sound psychological principles
 Methods suit the teacher’s personality and capitalize her special assets