INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT # 2

MBE 647 Methods and Strategies of

Teaching Business Courses
(BASED ON GROUP 2 VIDEOS)

Submitted by: MARIA CHRISTINA D. PARANGUE

1. Explain chunking in learning. Describe a classroom situation in a

subject where chunking is applicable.

Chunking is learning by breaking great pieces of information

into smaller and more manageable bits. Focused on the subject and
understand the basic idea. Use of mnemonics, listing, vocabulary
words are some effective chunking techniques.
In a classroom, a teacher showing a step-by-step presentation
on cooking, experimenting or any experiential tasks is a situation
wherein chunking can be applied.

2. Differentiate critical from creative thinking. Give classroom examples on

how to develop each.

Critical thinking is the process of analysing, interpreting,

synthesizing and evaluating information gathered from observation,
experimentation or communication; On the other hand, Creative
thinking is utilized to generate lists of new, varied and unique ideas or
possibilities bringing a fresh perspective and unconventional solutions
to solve a problem.
Critical thinking can be developed through picture analysis,
case studies and other tasks using logic. Meanwhile, Creative
thinking can be developed through brainstorming and lateral thinking
like small group discussions and group presentations.

3. Explain the difference between aims and goals. Give example for each.
Do not use the ones pointed out in the presentation.

Aim is a foreseen end that gives direction to an activity or

serves as a motivation to the behaviour. For example, the aim of the
school is to provide quality education to the students, the aim of
teacher is to be able to teach well and the aim of the students is to
learn.
Goals, on the other hand, are more specific and definite than
aims yet non-observable and non-measurable. For example, the goal
of the school is to develop students become good citizens of the
country, the goal of the teacher is to transfer knowledge to the
students effectively and the goal of the students is to use what they
have learn for their future endeavour.
4. Differentiate a program objective from a course objective. Give an
example for each.

Program objectives are broad statements that described what

graduates are expected to attain within few years of graduation while
Course objectives are specific behaviour, skill or action that a student can
demonstrate if they have achieved mastery of the objective.
Program Objective could be: Emphasis on training in research
and scholarship. Course objective could be: Describe and demonstrate the
proper procedure for developing prints including the selection and use of
proper materials and techniques.