MICRO TEACHING

MICRO TEACHING

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  What Is MicroTeaching Micro teaching is one of the most important developments in the field of teacher training. Micro teaching is a scaled down encounter in which a teacher teaches in, small unit to a group of 5 to 10 students for a small period of 5 to 10 minutes and one teaching skill is practiced during teaching.
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  Definition Of MicroTeaching Micro teaching “as a scaled down teaching encounter in class size and class time” - Allen D.W-(1996) Micro teaching “as a system of controlled practice, that makes it possible to concentrate on specific teaching and behavior and to practice teaching under controlled conditions” - Allen Eve-(1968)
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  Characteristics Of Microteaching Microteachingis a teacher training technique and not a teaching method Microteaching is real teaching, though the teaching situation is simulated In microteaching the teacher trainee practices one specific teaching skill at a time, till he/she attains mastery over the skill Microteaching is scaled down teaching encounter in class size(5-7 students),content(one concept),and class time(5-7 minutes)
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  Merits Of Microteaching This helps teacher trainees to gain more confidence in real teaching. Micro teaching helps in reducing the complexities. Micro teaching create among the teacher-trainees an awareness of the various skills of which teaching is composed of. Microteaching helps in systematic and objective analysis of the pattern of classroom communication through specific observation schedule. Microteaching simulates the classroom scene and gives the teacher trainee an experience of real teaching.
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  Demerits Of MicroTeaching •It may not work in actual classrooms •It requires teaching laboratory or small classes for re-teaching which are not available in our schools •It is very time consuming device for developing teaching skill •A large number of trainees cannot be given such opportunities of re-teaching and re-planning •It employs more controlled situation with a limited practice teaching to specific teaching skills
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  Types Of TeachingSkills In Micro Teaching Skill of introducing a lesson Skill of explanation Skill of illustrating with examples Skill of questioning Skill of blackboard work Skill of reinforcement Skill of stimulus variation