Models of Teaching
MODELS OF TEACHING We have discussed about the various learning theories in the last chapter. But as aspirant teachers, it is our experience that no teaching problems can be solved by acquiring knowledge of learning principles. The models of teaching will be a help to understand the nature of teaching.
Teaching models are developed keeping in view of the learning theories (So that the teaching theories may be indoctrinated and reaffirmed by using these models.). The teaching model gives a comprehensive and specific outline of teaching process. A teaching model essentially follows the six activities given below:- • determines the learning outcomes or instructional objectives • specifies the learning environment • specifies the mechanism of learning process • specifies the criterion of performance expected from students • analyse class room settings and design teaching strategies to achieve desirable outcomes • modify the tactics if the expected behavioural changes do not occur.
Thus we may define a model of teaching as “an instructional design that produce particular environmental situations (classroom setting) for students to instruct and learn in such a way that the expected change occurs in his behaviour.”
Definitions 1) “A model of teaching is a plan or pattern that can be used to shape curriculum, to design instructional materials and to guide instruction in the class room and other settings.” - Bruce Joyce & Marsha Weil 2) “ The model of teaching is a way to talk and think about instruction in which certain facts may be organised, classified and interpreted.” - Hyman
A close analysis of the above definition reveals the scope and functions of a model of teaching. Designing the Curriculum
Development of study materials Guiding the teacher • It helps
Teaching models are developed keeping in view of the learning theories (So that the teaching theories may be indoctrinated and reaffirmed by using these models.). The teaching model gives a comprehensive and specific outline of teaching process. A teaching model essentially follows the six activities given below:- • determines the learning outcomes or instructional objectives • specifies the learning environment • specifies the mechanism of learning process • specifies the criterion of performance expected from students • analyse class room settings and design teaching strategies to achieve desirable outcomes • modify the tactics if the expected behavioural changes do not occur.
Thus we may define a model of teaching as “an instructional design that produce particular environmental situations (classroom setting) for students to instruct and learn in such a way that the expected change occurs in his behaviour.”
Definitions 1) “A model of teaching is a plan or pattern that can be used to shape curriculum, to design instructional materials and to guide instruction in the class room and other settings.” - Bruce Joyce & Marsha Weil 2) “ The model of teaching is a way to talk and think about instruction in which certain facts may be organised, classified and interpreted.” - Hyman
A close analysis of the above definition reveals the scope and functions of a model of teaching. Designing the Curriculum
Development of study materials Guiding the teacher • It helps