Nature of teaching
learning process
Unit II
Nature of Teaching
Complex social process- influenced by social and human factors
A Professional Activity- involves teacher and student, results in
development of student
Organised system- physical and social conditions
Scientific observation- observation, analysis, assessment, teacher-
pupil interaction…….
Domination of communication skills- make teaching success
Interactive process- attainment of specific purposes and objectives
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Nature of Learning
Learning is a process and not the product
Experience and training produce change in behaviour
Learning leads to change- Positive and Negative direction
Learning prepares for adjustment and adaptation
Scope of learning- cognitive, affective and psychomotor
Never ending process- womb to tomb ( not limited to
age, sex, race or culture)
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Teaching & Learning
System of actions that are intended to produce
learning
Cause and effect does not exist- learning may also
take place without involving the formalities of
teaching process
Relatively permanent change in behaviour
learning through experience
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Teaching Variables
Independent variable
Dependent variable
Intervening or mediating variables
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Teaching Variables
Independent and Dependent variable
Teacher plays the role of independent
variable
Teacher responsible for the functioning of
dependent variable (students)
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Teaching Variables
Independent and
Dependent variable
Dr. Nisanth.P.M, Assistant Professor, Dept of Education, RGU
Teaching Variables
Independent and Dependent variable
Dr. Nisanth.P.M, Assistant Professor, Dept of Education, RGU
Independent and Dependent variable
Dr. Nisanth.P.M, Assistant Professor, Dept of Education, RGU
Teaching Variables
Independent and Dependent variable
Dr. Nisanth.P.M, Assistant Professor, Dept of Education, RGU
Independent and Dependent variable
Dr. Nisanth.P.M, Assistant Professor, Dept of Education, RGU
Intervening/mediating/controll variables
Dr. Nisanth.P.M, Assistant Professor, Dept of Education, RGU
Intervening/mediating/controll variables
Dr. Nisanth.P.M, Assistant Professor, Dept of Education, RGU
Teaching Variables
Intervening/mediating/controll variables
The content of teaching
Method and techniques of teaching
Management of instructional material and
teaching environment
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