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METHODS OF TEACHING: LECTURE METHOD AND STORY TELLING METHOD
- 1. By Ancy B S THEORETICALBASIS OF SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION TOPIC : METHODS OF TEANCHING- LECTURE METHOD& STORY TELLING METHOD
- 3. TEACHING METHOD • Theterm teaching method refers to the general principles, pedagogy and management strategies used for classroom instruction • A teaching method comprises the principles and methods used by teachers to enable student learning.
- 4. Characteristics of agood teaching method It should provide a group of related experiences and activities, arranged on an individual as well as group basis. It should give scope for the creative expression of the child’s individuality
- 5. It shouldtrain the students in the techniques of self-study and the methods of acquiring knowledge through personal effort or intuition. It should stimulate the desire for further study and It should give scope for the creative expression of the child’s iindividuality. It should awaken an interest in the materials and techniques used by social scientists. It should give scope for the creative expression of the child’s individuality
- 6. Factors which determinethe selection of a teaching method The nature of the child The objectives of instruction The nature of the subject matter Class room environment Expertise of the teacher who adopts a method
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- 8. LECTURE METHOD Lectureis the most common method of teaching It is simple, cost effective and conventional method Lecturing delivers concepts It is the oldest method of teaching It is a good method its cover a wide topic at heights level of college or secondary schools and higher secondary classes It is timesaving because it covers maximum number of people in a short period of time.
- 9. It involvesa speech by the instructor with very limited discussions. In lecture method only the teacher speaks and the students are passive listeners Since the students do not actively participate in this method of teaching, this is teacher controlled and information centered method
- 10. Wasley, EdgarB, Wronaski, Stanley suggested that the lecture method serves four purposes: To motivate To clarify To review To expand contents
- 11. PLANNING THE LECTURE Before starting to prepare a lecture, the teacher must able to answer four questions: Who is your audience? WHO What is the purpose of your lecture? WHY How much time is available? HOW LONG What is the subject matter? WHAT
- 12. PURPOSE OF LECTURE The objectives of lecture is: Give general information on a subject Gain acceptance for a new point of view Change basic attitude Teach a particular skill
- 13. SITUATIONS WHERE LECTUREMETHOD CAN BE USED In the introduction of new subject In the introduction of new instruments Revising and summarizing lessons Covering the syllabus quickly Presenting the history
- 14. A GOOD LECTURERMUST TAKE CARE OF Time available The audience Subject matter Posture Appearance Manner Gesture Voice Vocabulary Use of audio visual aids and black board
- 15. ADVANTAGES It isquite economical method because it is possible to handle a large number of students at a time and no laboratory equipments, aids, materials are required Using this method the knowledge can be imparted to students quickly and prescribed syllabus can be covered in short time It is quite attractive and easy to follow and also by this method teacher can develop his own style of teaching Some good lectures may motivate, instigate and inspire the students for creative thinking
- 16. DISADVANTAGES In thismethod the students participation is negligible and students become passive recipients of information In this method we can never be sure if the students are concentrating and understanding the subject matter being taught by the teacher In this method there is no place of learning by doing It doesn’t take account of previous knowledge of students and it does not cater to individual needs and differences of students
- 17. STORY TELLING METHOD Storytelling is the use of stories or narratives as a communication tool to value, share, and capitalize on the knowledge of individuals. History was originally presented in stories and it is felt that students, particularly at the early school stage, should be taught history through a series of stories. Stories can give them immense pleasure, extend their imagination and develop their creative powers.
- 18. Story-telling isan art and this method is a skilful teaching process. Success in this method mostly depends on the competence of the teacher. Both selection of suitable stories and their presentation in the classrooms are important.
- 19. There aremainly three types of stories: (1) True stories, (2) Myths and (3) Legends. (1) True Stories Stories based on real facts and figures are included in this category. Such stories are interesting presentation of the actual events and activities of the great personalities. These stories are the sources of history and contribute greatly to the teaching of history.
- 20. (2) Myths These are purely imaginary stories and have no historical basis. These are usually fairy tales and deal with supernatural elements. Since these stories have no truth, these cannot be used for teaching history.
- 21. (3) Legends These are in between true stories and myths. These stories have certain elements of truth. The incidents narrated in the myths are not true nor are the details accurate. Since these stories are generally interesting, these can be used for teaching history in a lively manner.
- 22. Advantages (1) Story-tellingmethod creates immense interest in the class room. (2) It develops the power of imagination. (3) It promotes the growth of pupils’ creative talents through story-writing, designing, drawing pictures, making models etc. (4) It inculcates virtues in the young students. (5) It helps in understanding and remembering historical facts easily.
- 23. Limitations (1) Itusually encourages exaggerations of facts which create misconception and wrong ideas in the pupils. (2) It sometimes minimizes the importance of personalities and shows even the historical characters as mythical and frivolous. (3) The story-telling method is not found suitable for teaching history to the students of higher classes.