TEACHINGMETHODS AND CHALLANGES

ABSTRACT/PURPOSEEvaluate traditional methods of teaching as well as multimedia teaching methods

Teaching must include two major components sending and receiving information

Any communication methods that serve this purpose without destroying the objective could be considered as innovative methods of teaching.

Benefits of innovative methodsImproved Learning processAs per the need

ANALYSIS OF TRADITIONAL METHOD OF TEACHINGPre-technology education context, the teacher is the sender or the source.

The educational material is the information or message.The student is the receiver of the information. The delivery medium chalk-and- talk” method overhead projector (OHP) transparencies. In such a lecture students assume a purely passive role and their concentration fades off after 15-20 minutes.

LIMITATIONS

Teaching in classroom using chalk and talk is “one way flow” of information

Teachers often continuously talk for an hour without knowing students response and feedback.

The material presented is only based on lecturer notes and textbooks.

There is insufficient interaction with students in classroom.

More emphasis has been given on theory without any practical and real life time situations.

Learning from memorization but not understanding

WHAT GREAT TEACHERS SAY“I never teach my pupils, I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.”― Albert Einstein

“The object of teaching a child is to enable him to get along without a teacher.”― Elbert Hubbard

“You cannot teach a man anything, you can only help him find it within himself.”― Galileo Galilei“The true teacher defends his pupils against his own personal influence.” ― Amos Bronson Alcott

“I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught.”  ― Winston Churchill

WHAT INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS HAVE YOU BEEN

EXPOSED TO??

…in high school?…in college?…in non-formal settings?

ANALOGIES…Teaching is like fishing…

You use different lures for different fishYou use different methods for different learners.

Teaching is like beautiful music…Where, instructional methods are the instrumentsWhen played alone they make sound…When played together in tune, rhythm, and feeling, they become amazing music!

ANALOGIES…

Toolbox…What is in your “toolbox”?

SELECTING AND USING A VARIETY OF INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS

Instructional objectives:Define method of InstructionDiscuss factors to consider when selecting a method of instructionDistinguish between methods of instruction and instructional aidsIdentify & discuss a variety of teaching methods

METHODS, STRATEGY, AID, APPROACH

Teaching Method tend to be synonymous with techniqueTeaching Strategy – “careful plan” that serves an important function in achieving a specific outcome.Instructional aids includes:

Chalkboard, Flip chart, PowerPointOverheads, VCR, Real Objects, etc.

Teaching Approach is a “holistic process”Includes the teaching steps, problem-solving strategies, and teaching methods.

TEACHING METHODSLecture-ExplainingResource PeopleCase StudyGroup DiscussionBrainstorming & Buzz GroupsField-trip (tour)

WHAT FACTORS DO WE CONSIDER WHEN SELECTING AN INSTRUCTIONAL

METHOD?

The intended specific outcome or purposeSize of groupLearners’ preference for learningThe content sometimes dictates the methodRequired preparation

THE ART OF TEACHING IS THE ART

OF ASSISTING DISCOVERY