Methods of teaching in detail

Lecture Method

• It creates new ideas.
• It is good for large class.
• Teacher is experienced and has mastery on subject, explain all points and can answer all questions raised by students.
• Students can ask if they need any clarification.
• Learn through listening
• Teacher explains all points.
• It is good for large class.
• Teacher provides all knowledge related to topic.
• Time saving as teacher is supposed to finish lecture in time.
• Students give their views at the end of lecture.
• Students can ask question if they have any problem to understand lecture.
• Students attentively listen lecture and take notes as the teacher ask questions at the end of lecture.
• Students know and understand basic concepts.
• Teacher knows all the students so he/she can use suitable strategies for the class to make them understand.
• Teacher is experienced and has mastery on subject and can answer all questions by students.
• Teacher share information with students so it creates interest in students.
• Teacher provides notes.
• Students easily understand every point.
• Teacher is role model for students.

Group discussion:
• Students listen to other’s opinion & express their opinion.
• Discuss with teachers the points that were missed during discussion.
• Students learn on their own & find out key points.
• Students exchange their ideas.
• Students get point of view of all and not only those who always speak.
• After discussion when students give their presentation, teacher corrects their mistakes.
• Students can make their own notes.
• The learning is more effective.
• They don’t have to rely on rote learning.
• Develops creativity among students.
• It evokes thinking among students.
• Students have time for preparation of topic.
• Students should have material and knowledge before discussion. Suggestion
• Only those students participate who have confidence rest do not participate.
• Concepts become clear after discussion.
• Every student gives his/ her opinion.

Individual presentation
• Hamm (2008) quoted Rafe; “A presentation involves motivating listeners to accept a new idea, alter an existing
opinion, or act on a given premise.”
• Students first thoroughly understand the topic before giving presentation i.e. mastery on topic.
• It increases confidence among students.
• Good way to learn for only one student who is presenting.
• Students search lot of books to collect material
• Teacher’s supervision is important

Assignment
• It enhances the ability of research on any topic as the students search topic from different books, websites etc.
• Active learning

Seminars
• Give Chance to meet other people of same profession.
• Motivate and make student active in learning.
• Interested method.

Workshops
• Give Chance to meet other people of same profession.

Conferences
• Give Chance to meet other people of same profession.
• Networking with other institutions and professionals.

Brain storming
• More interesting
• More informative
• Gain knowledge
• Learning is effective
• More participation of students
• Students give their opinion
• Active learning
• Creative thinking is encouraged.
• Students think beyond their knowledge.
• Every one gets the chance to express their thoughts.
• Simple topics can be learnt through different angles.

Role play
• Interesting method
• Creative thinking is encouraged.
• Students think beyond their knowledge.
• Students enjoy the situation
• Active learning
• Easy to learn

Case study
• Active learning
• Creative thinking is encouraged.
• Students think beyond their knowledge.

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