teaching aptitude

Teaching Aptitude(defination)

Evaluating the Ability/suitability of a person to teach effectively and facilitate learning.

Teaching (definition)

Purposeful direction and management of learning process.

Characteristics of Teaching

Dynamic process

Continuous process

Related to education, learning, instruction & training

Art as well as science

Intellectual activity

Social service & profession

Includes various levels of teaching

Teaching Models

Learner-Centered Teaching Model

Instructor-Centered Teaching Model

Learner-Centered Teaching Model

Modern approach

Student-centered

Teacher = guide/facilitator

Learner responsible for learning

Self-evaluation important

Two-way communication

Andragogical approach

Focuses on creativity & critical thinking

Keywords

→ Facilitation, participation, interaction, creativity

Instructor-Centered Teaching Model

Traditional approach

Teacher is main authority

One-way communication

Pedagogical approach

Lecture & explanation method

Students mostly listen & memorize

Goal = discipline + syllabus completion

Learner depends on teacher

Keywords

→ Authority, lecture, memorization, discipline

Who used “Levels of Teaching” first?

Morris L. Bigge (1976)

MLT – Memory Level Teaching

Main proponent

John f.herbert

About memory level teaching

Lowest level of teaching

Also Known As

→ Thoughtless teaching

Features

Teacher-centered

Rote memorization

Focus on recall/reproduction

Used in kindergarten/beginning stage

Uses charts, audio, visuals, images

3 aspects of memory level teaching

Memorize

Retain

Reproduce

Evaluation of memory level teaching

Oral tests

Written exams

Essay-type questions

Key words of memory level teaching

Rote learning, recall, memorization

Understanding Level Teaching main proponent

Henry Clinton Morrison

About ult understanding level teaching

Features

Known as Thoughtful teaching

Features

Memory + insight

Mastery of subject

Develops intellectual behavior

Active teacher-student interaction

Focus on understanding concepts, principles & relationships

Discussions & debates usedl

Which level of teaching used at school and high school level

Understanding level teaching

Which level of teaching is used in kidergardens

Memory level teaching

Which level of teaching used in clg ,universities, MBA

Reflective level of teaching

Evaluation of understanding level teaching

Subjective questions

Objective questions

Essay-type tests

Keywords of understanding level of teaching

Understanding, insight, interaction

Main Proponent of reflective level teaching

Hunt

Reflective level teaching Features

→ Highest level of teaching

Also Known As

→ Upper thoughtful level

Features

Learner-centered

Critical thinking

Problem-solving ability

Analytical skills

Real-life problem solving

Open & independent classroom environment

Develops creativity & independent thinking

Teaching Aids of reflective level teaching

Internships

Case studies

Live projects

Evaluation of reflective level teaching

Essay type tests

Keywords of reflective level of teaching

Reflection, analysis, creativity, independence

Comparison of mlt, ult, rlt

MLT

→ Memorization-based teaching

ULT

→ Understanding-based teaching

RLT

→ Reflection & problem-solving based teaching

Lowest Level of teaching

Mlt( memory level teaching )

Highest Level of teaching

Rlt reflective level of teaching

Highiest Thoughtfull teaching

Rlt (reflective level teaching)

Thoughtless teaching

Memory level teaching

Thoughtfully teaching

Understanding level teaching

Pedagogical Approach

Instructor-centered

Andragogical Approach

Learner-centered

Teaching aids of understanding level of teaching

Discussion and debates

“From known to unknown” means?

Connect new knowledge with prior knowledge.

From simple to complex” means?

Start with easy concepts before difficult ones.

From concrete to abstract” means?

Use real objects before abstract ideas.

Q: “From particular to general” means?

Begin with examples, then derive rules.

From whole to part” is linked with?

Gestalt psychology.

Q: “From indefinite to definite” means?

Clarify vague ideas into clear concepts.

From psychological to logical” means?

Follow learner interest before subject logic.

Principle of motivation focuses on?

Creating curiosity to learn.

Principle of activity means?

Learning by doing.

Principle of interest improves?

Teaching-learning effectiveness.

Q: Principle of definite aim focuses on?

Clear teaching objectives.

Q: Principle of linking with life means?

Connect learning with real-life experiences.

Principle of definite aim focuses on

Clear teaching objectives.

Principle of individual differences means?

Every learner is unique.

Principle of selection means?

Choose relevant content.

Principle of planning means?

Systematic teaching process.

Principle of division means?

Divide subject into smaller units.

Principle of revision helps in?

Long-term retention.

Principle of recreation creates?

Enjoyable classroom atmosphere.

Democratic dealing develops?

Self-confidence and participation.

Q: Motivation and interest principle focuses on

Identifying learner needs.

Recreation principle helps in

Reducing fatigue

Repetition and exercise principle means?

Practice strengthens learning.

Q: Creativity and self-expression principle encourages?

Original thinking.

Sympathy and cooperation principle creates?

Supportive environment.

Reinforcement principle means?

Reward desired behaviour.

Training to senses principle involves?

Multisensory learning.

Remedial teaching is used for?

Correcting learning difficulties.

Q: What is microteaching?

Teacher training technique for developing teaching skills.

Microteaching was developed at?

A: Stanford University

Microteaching mainly improves?

Instructional skills.

Main cycle of microteaching?

Plan → Teach → Observe → Re-plan → Re-teach → Re-observe.

Microteaching uses which type of teaching situation?

Small and controlled teaching situation.

Main objective of microteaching?

Skill improvement in teaching.

How many categories of learning outcomes did Gagné propose?

Five

What is Verbal Information?

Learning facts, terms, and knowledge.

What are Gagné’s five learning outcomes?

V – Verbal Information

I – Intellectual Skills

C – Cognitive Strategies

A – Attitudes

M – Motor Skills

What is Verbal Information?

Learning facts, terms, and knowledge.

What are Intellectual Skills?

Ability to apply concepts, rules, and solve problems.

What are Cognitive Strategies?

Skills used to control and improve one’s own learning.

What are Attitudes?

Learned values, beliefs, and dispositions.

What are Motor Skills?

Physical and coordinated actions.

Which Gagné category includes memorizing historical dates and facts?

Verbal Information.

Problem-solving ability belongs to which category

Intellectual Skills.

Choosing an effective study method is an example of?

Cognitive Strategy.

Developing respect for democratic values belongs to?

Attitudes

Who proposed the Taxonomy of Educational Objectives?

Benjamin Bloom

Bloom’s Taxonomy classifies objectives into how many domains?

Three domains.

What are the three domains of Bloom’s Taxonomy?

Cognitive, Affective, Psychomotor.

Which domain deals with thinking and intellectual abilities?

Cognitive Domain.

Lowest level of Cognitive Domain?

Knowledge.

Highest level of Cognitive Domain?

Evaluation

Recall of facts belongs to which level?

Knowledge

Understanding the meaning of information belongs to?

Comprehension

Using learned knowledge in new situations is

Application

Breaking a concept into parts is called?

Analysis

Combining ideas to create something new is?

Synthesis

Judging the value of an idea is?

Evaluation

Which domain deals with values and attitudes?

Affective Domain.

First level of Affective Domain?

Receiving

Participating actively in learning belongs to?

Responding

Accepting the worth of an idea is?

Valuing

Arranging values into a system is?

Organizing

Highest level of Affective Domain?

Characterization

Which domain deals with physical skills?

Psychomotor Domain.

First level of Psychomotor Domain?

Imitation

Practicing a demonstrated skill is?

Manipulation