MODERN TEACHING METHODS IN SCHOOL

*MODERN TEACHING METHODS IN SCHOOL*

The specific ways students learn are:

1. Through the five senses.

2. Through curiosity.

3. Through imitation.

4. Through association.

5. Through activities.

6. Through play.

7. Through dramatization.

8. Through discussion.

9. Through questions and answers.

*FACTORS THAT DETERMINE TEACHING METHODS*

1. The subject being taught.

2. Type of lesson.

3. Objectives of the lesson.

4. Entry behaviour of the class.

5. Facilities available.

6. Time available.

7. Number of students.

*TEACHING METHODS*

There are two broad types of teaching methods, viz:

1. *Teacher- centered method* (Didactic, Authoritative, Inductive) e.g Lecture, Demonstration

2. *Student- centered method* (Heuristic, Democratic, Deductive or Discovery methods)

*KEY POINTS TO NOTE IN DETERMINING TEACHING METHODS*

Lectures should be:

1. Skill- based as opposed to content- based.

2. Student-centered as opposed to teacher- centered.

3. Inquiry oriented as opposed to exam oriented.

4. Personalized model of learning as opposed to one-size-fits-all model of teaching.

*RECOMMENDED TEACHING METHODS*

1. Lecture method.

2. Discussion method.

3. Demonstration method.

4. Dramatization method

5. Field trip/ excursion.

6. Case studies.

7. Problem solving sessions.

8. Role playing simulation.

9. Team project.

10. Audiovisual methods

11. Collaboration method

12. Computer aided instruction (CAI) methods.