Teaching methods
Demonstration
It is a planned performance of an occupation, skill, scientific principle or experiment
It is the most effective way to teach skills
Tr to have the ability to demonstrate and explain every stage of concept and skill development
Teacher preparation
Should rehearse the activities in advance of the lesson
Have all materials (paint), tools (brush), equipment(tables), visual and teaching aid in advance
and check their useful condition
Have all materials within reach and conveniently arranged
Time your demonstration
Remove harmful objects
Work from simple to complex and one step at a time
Anticipate any difficult steps
Presentation
Make sure all students can see and hear the lesson
Observe all safety rules and procedures
Keep eye conduct with the class
Ask and encourage class questions
Explain concepts clearly
Work towards one aim
Keep demonstration smooth and continuous
Allow time for student participation
Teacher is a master of the subject matter
Learners look upon you as an expert or an authority
Learners are novice
Demonstrate the correct way only. First impressions are important, therefore make them
correctly.
Use proper instructions
Emphasize key points
Observe and analyze performance and correct mistakes
After presentation
Return all items used during demonstration to storage places
Make arrangements to have pupils practice the skill on their own
Offer reinforcement where necessary
Uses
To teach manipulative procedures
To teach operation or function of equipment
To teach safety procedures
Advantages
It builds confidence
Promotes safety
Reduces damages and waste
Disadvantages
Requires enough preparation beforehand, that is careful preparation and rehearsal
Consumes time
Requires special classroom
Group work
The class breaks into sub groups to discuss questions / issues
The room fills with noise as each group gets into discussion
After discussion, groups can report findings
Sub groups can be pairs or trios depending on the activity
Uses
To stimulate thinking
To develop and express imaginative ideas and opinions
Advantages
Allows everyone to express opinions
Participants exchange ideas and draw conclusions
Learners reflect on what was learnt
Gauge the mood of the class by listening to some discussions and feedback
Reserved pupils may feel free to contribute
PIES are developed
Disadvantages
Needs group leaders
Time consuming
Participants can be passive
MUSIC
Rote method
It is a learning technique focusing on memorization
Teacher or pupil can sing a song and others imitate ……. move around correcting the song words
Advantages
Illiterate people can learn music through rote method
A number of pupils can receive information / learn the song from one person at one time.
Therefore, it saves time
Learners can be exposed to many songs
Songs are learnt through repetition
Songs are learnt in a short space of time
Songs can be learnt in any language
Disadvantages
A lot of mistakes go unnoticed
There is not much reasoning as pupils imitate the teacher
Sense of song / meaning can be distorted
Reciprocal learning style in PE
It is a model whereby pupils work in pairs to master lesson content
An instructional activity in which a child assumes the role of a teacher in a small group or pairs
Advantages
There is immediate feedback
Peer editing where pupils observe each other performing and give comments later
Teacher moves among students clarifying tasks
Student engagement in the learning process
Disadvantages
Group work skill is needed
Pupils may find it difficult to learn from others
Teacher to expose children to group behaviours in advance
Not suitable for pupils with decoding (translation) difficulties