Teaching Methods 06 Flashcards
Guided Discussion
An instructor controlled group process in which students share information, experiences, and opinions to achieve a learning objective
In a Guided discussion
The group interacts in response to questions, and the instructor refrains from entering the dicussion as an active participant
GD Group Size
2 to 20, the guided discussion method is frequently used
Group Size 20-40
Combination or lecture-discussion
Group Size 40+
Lecture method typically used
Development
When developing concepts, principle, gerneralizations, or other ideas, it is important to anticipate any potential questions your students might ask
a key skill involved in conducting a guided discussiong
summarizing
Aviod Biasing the Discussion
Instructor must be careful that opinions expressed do not close discussion or force student conformity
Avoid Encouragment or Yielding
Guided discussion leaders should encourage the expression of minority points of view.
Avoid Witholding Crucial Information
At times, the discussion may suffer from a lack of a fact, definition, concept or principle. Do not ehance your own image.
Avoid Sticking to Dead Topics
When students have exhausted a topic, the insturot should be prepared to move on with a short interim summary or a new question.
is a formal or informal presentation of information, concepts or principles by a single individual
Lecture
Lecturing
Traditionally, lecturing has been the most popular teaching method in the military
Advantages of Lectures
-Lecture is particularly suitable for introducing a subject-Lecture is often used to supplement material from other sources or for information difficult to obtain in other ways.
Disadvantages of Lectures
-Does not lead to maximum achievement in certain types of learning-Does not provide teachers with an opportunity to estimate student progress before an examination-Lecture makes no provision for student participation, students let instructors do all the work-Insturctors spend alot of time preparing
-Normally given to a large auidence-one sided, no participation from the students
Formal Lecture
Formal Lecture Advantages
-One of the most effective teaching methods for presenting many facts or ideas in a short period of time-present information from numerous or hard to obtain resources
auidence is generally smaller, considerable verbal interaction between the student and instructor
Informal Lecture
Informal Lecture Advantages
-Instructor can guage student understanding through questioning-Students are more likely to remain engaged-Ownership of the learning process is shared between the instructor and student -Students can ask question to clarify
Why do students ask questions?
-To get clarification or to clear up confusion-To confirm what they are thinking or confirm understanding of an idea-They may want the instructor to repeat something they may have missed
Why should an instructor question the student?
-Gives feedback to the instructor-Provides an opportunity to give emphasis or reinforcement to a point-It is a great way to stimulate participation.
The goal is for the students to recall specific information
Knowledge Level
The emphasis is on understanding rather than mere recall
Comprehension Level
Any type of question that is directed to the group rather than a specific individual
Overhead Question
