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Miss.Revathi.H.K.
1ST Year, M.Sc(N)
Introduction.
Definitions.
Characteristics of unit plan.
Types of unit plan.
Criteria of good unit.
Essential activities in planning unit.
Steps in unit planning.
Example of unit plan
Unit plan is the method to impart the
knowledge of a particular topic of a
subject. A good unit plan is like a road
map. It shows the final destination and
usually best way to get there. The
teacher has to recognize the content of
the subject into suitable units. ‘Unit’ is
developed psychologically in the
student as a means of integration;
unitary teaching necessities the
interlocking of ideas in order to achieve
full understanding.
Planning the unit is known as ‘unit
planning’.
Hanna, Hageman and Potler
state that-
Topical unit
Generalization units
Unit based on significant aspect of
environment and culture.
EXPERIENCE UNIT
Centre of interest
Student purpose
Student needs
TEACHINGLEARNING UNIT
PROCESS UNIT
RESOURCE UNIT
The needs, capabilities and interest of
the students should be kept in view.
A variety of experience should be
planned for better learning.
e.g. field trip, experiments,
demonstrations, projects etc.
The previous experience and
background of the students should be
taken into account.
The length of the unit should be based
on the interest of the students.
Provide an opportunity for new
experiences.
Familiar and related topics should be
included in the unit.
It should be related to social and
physical environment of the student;
help, anticipate and satisfy some of the
future needs of the students.
Unit should be a part of sequences that
permits growth from year to year.
Unit planning should be the result of
co-operative planning of teachers and
students.
Signifies the unity of wholeness of
learning activities related to some
problem or project.
Psychological principle. ‘Learning by
whole’ is followed.
Importance has to be given to integrate
learning outcomes.
Selection of reference.
Read the subject matter related to the
topic in detain.
Discuss with experts on the subject
and also refer to university syllabus.
Include the students and develop the
unit plan cooperatively by the teacher
and student.
Write down the details such as the title
of the unit, number of hours required to
teach and the practical experiences.
Formulate the central and contributory
objective.
Identify the content area and the
method of teaching.
Plan the teaching learning activities to
achieve the objective.
Select the instructional aid to be used.
Plan the experience.
Decide on the approximate number of
hours to be given to classroom and
clinical experience.
Plan appropriate method of evaluation.
Provide a list of books or journals.
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