Assignment No.2
Q. 1 Identify advantages and disadvantages o discussion method. Analyze the rules to organize
classroom discussion. (10+10)
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF DISCUSSION METHOD
Jones et al (1994) has given the following advantages and disadvantages of discussion method: Advantages:
- The information acquired through discussion method is meaningful and helps students to develop critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Discussion technique leads students towards attitudinal change through selfawareness..
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Q.2 (a) Explain cooperative learning principles. (10+10)
COOPERATIVE LEARNING PRINCIPLES
Many principles have been proposed for cooperative learning. Below is one list of eight such principles.
1 Heterogeneous Grouping. This principle means that the groups in which students do cooperative learning tasks are mixed on one or more of a number of variables including sex, ethnicity, social class, religion, personality, age, language proficiency, and diligence
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(b) Discuss different strategies of cooperative learning.
( b ) Discuss different strategies of cooperative learning.
STRATEGIES OF COOPERATIVE LEARNING Cooperative learning strategies could be used in the planning, translating and reviewing. The teachers should encourage the students to participate in good discussions. Different cooperative strategies included:
- Jigsaw:
Groups with five students are set up. The faculty member divides an assignment or topic to the group. Each student is assigned some material to learn and to teach to his group members. The representative of the students working on the same topic gets together and discusses the important concepts and the ways to teach it to the whole class. After the practice in these “expert” groups the orig.
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Q.3 (a) Explain the importance and different types of set induction. (10+10)
Importance of Set Induction:
Alliss (2011) says that many teachers spend outrageously little time preparing their students for classroom activities. Often this preparation consists only of telling their students to read some story by the next class session or to watch some demonstration carefully. With such a limited introduction, could any teacher truly expect students to be attentive and eager to learn the material?
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(b) Discuss the process of identifying learning difficulties of students.
IDENTIFYING LEARNING DIFFICULTIES OF STUDENTS
Every student has a unique identity, mind, learning styles and learning needs. During instruction students face different learning difficulties. Interstate New Teachers Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) (2010, Pp.1-4) has presented some standards for teachers to identify learning difficulties of students.
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Q.4 Critically discuss different techniques of students’ evaluation. (20)
Q.4 Critically discuss different techniques of students’ evaluation.
STUDENTS’ EVALUATION
According to Tufo (2002) evaluation is the process of determining the value or worth of a program, course, or other initiative, toward the ultimate goal of making decisions about adopting, rejecting, or revising the innovation. It should not be confused with assessment, which encompasses methods for measuring or testing performance on a set of competencies. Evaluation is the more inclusive term, often making use of assessment data in addition to many other data sources. While student evaluation is to make decisions about teaching and students’ performance. Understanding the purposes of evaluation helps teachers make decisions about
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Q.5 (a) Discuss the use of different kinds of projected and non-projected aids during lecture. (10+10)
PLANNING TO USE THE MATERIAL
There is need of proper planning for using effective audio visual aids for the students; Following are some suggestions which can be helpful for the planning to use the material.
- The teacher must be trained and fully skilled in the use of the teaching aids. They should be actually taught and does not used for deco rational or ornamental value in the class.
- While using the aid, active participation of the students should be sought.
- The teaching aid should be adequately protected and preserved for maintaining due interest and motivation of the students.
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(b) Write down the advantages and disadvantages of multimedia.
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