Code: EDU 312 Cr.

Hrs: 3-0

GENERAL METHODS OF TEACHING

Course Description

The present course introduces the variety of methods used by teachers in teaching. The
course provides an outlay of the pedagogical techniques essential for an effective teacher,
starting from lesson planning up to the achievement of educational objectives. The traditional
and modern approaches to teaching are explained via the content of the course. The course
also provides a detailed description of the passive and active methods used in teaching. At the
end there is a detailed account of using instructional Aids by teachers for making the teaching
learning process more effective.

Objectives

After Completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Explain the basic concepts of teaching

2. Describe the importance and usage of lesson planning
3. Practice different teaching methods in classroom.
4. Organize classroom discussion and demonstrate its appropriate use
5. Select appropriate audio visual aids in classroom teaching
6. Apply teaching skills on indentifying learning difficulties in the classroom
7. Select, prepare and use appropriate teaching materials

Grading Policy
Mid-Term examination 30%
Final-Term Exam 70%

Course Outline

Unit no.1 Introduction to Teaching

1.1 Definitions of Teaching

1.2 Effective teaching concept
1.3 Role of teacher for conducive learning environment
1.4 Professional characteristics of an effective teacher
1.5 The concepts of Teaching method, strategies and techniques

Unit no.2 Lesson Planning

2.1 The need for lesson planning
2.2 Approaches to lesson planning
2.3 Course & Unit Planning
2.4 Weekly & daily Planning
2.5 Steps in lesson Planning
2.6 The Lesson plan format

Unit no.3 Inquiry Method

3.1 The Inductive method
3.2 Deductive method
3.3 Scientific method
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3.4 The problem solving approach

3.5 Advantages and limitations of inquiry method

Unit no.4 Activity Methods

4.1 Individual Project
4.2 Group Project
4.3 Research project
4.4 Advantages and limitations of activity method

Unit no.5 Discussion Method

5.1 Classroom discussion
5.2 Planning the discussion
5.3 Organizing the Discussion
5.4 Practicing in asking questions
5.5 Practicing in answering the question
5.6 Assessing the discussion
5.7 Advantages and limitations of discussion method

Unit no.6 Student Motivation

6.1 Concept of motivation
6.2 Intrinsic motivation
6.3 Extrinsic motivation
6.4 Theories of motivation
6.5 Strategies of motivate student

Unit no.7 Cooperative Learning

7.1 Cooperative learning

7.2 Techniques of cooperative learning
7.3 Advantages and limitation of cooperative method

Unit no.8 Teaching Skills

8.1 Set induction
8.2 Presentation
8.3 Identify learning difficulties of students
8.4 Prepare lesson according to individual needs
8.5 Students evaluation

Unit no.9 Teaching Tools

9.1 Selecting the audio visual material

9.2 Planning to use the materials
9.3 preparing for the audio visual activity
9.4 Kinds of AV material
9.4.1 White board / marker
9.4.2 Charts, posters, maps, graphs & models
9.4.3 Test books
9.4.4 Hand outs
9.4.5 Projectors
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9.4.6 Multimedia
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Recommended Books:
Ayoukarm, Govald (1989), Modern Methods and Techniques of Teachings
Philadephia.Open University Press.
Baron, J and Sternberg, T, (Eds) (1987).Teaching thinking Skills; Theory and
Practice, New York; Freeman.
Barrow, R. (1990). Understanding Skills; Thinking, Feeling and Caring London.
Ontario: Athouse.
Beyer.B.K( 1987).Practical Strategies for the teaching of Thinking.
Ely, D. (1999). Towards a philosophy of instructional technology: thirty years on
.British Journal of Educational Technology v30 no4 (pp.305-10).
Rowland, G, (1993). ‘Designing and instructional Design’ Educational technology
research and development (1042-1629),41 (1),p. 79. Definition and domains of the
field. Bloomington. IN; Association for Educational Communication and Technology.