Module III methods/Strategies of Teaching History


  Improving the Discussion Method in History Teaching


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EDU 760 History Methods

3.3 
Improving the Discussion Method in History Teaching
Whatever types of discussion you want to employ, observe the following for effective result. 

Adequate planning of the discussion. 

Identification of a problem must be relevant to the whole class so as to establish a 
focus. 

Direct the learners to read all the necessary sources of information about the problem 
to ensure full and active participation. 

Appoint group leaders. 

Provide rules for the discussion

Both teacher and pupils should contribute, but the teacher should only guide not 
dominates. 

Discussion must take place under a friendly atmosphere. 

Make a summary of the main ideas discussed. This should be done by the teacher and 
the learners cooperatively. 
3.4 
Advantages and Disadvantages of Discussion Method
3.4.1 Advantages of Discussion Method 
Some of the advantages of discussion method are listed below 

Builds confidence on the learners as points raised are their views only guided by the 
teacher. 

Learning becomes more permanent and lasting 

Leadership qualities are identified in some learners. 

The slow learners are always carried along by the fast learners. 

A lot is discussed within a teaching period. 
3.4.2 Disadvantages of Discussion Method 

Where it is not properly organized, it could lead to noisy environment. 

It may lead to domineering attitude by the most intelligent learners if not properly 
controlled. 

Some lazy learners may hide under the umbrella of discussion to play away their 
time. 


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3.5 
The Project Method 
Any undertaking by an individual or group, which results in a tangible product, is a project. 
It is a natural life-like learning activity involving the investigation and solving of problems 
by an individual or small group. This method is derived from the educational ideas of John 
Dewey, who argued that education should not prepare a child for the future that is not known 
but rather it should fit him rightly into the society. On this premise, the child should be 
allowed to take full part in the life of the village and the wider neighbourhood. Indeed, it is 
the cooperative study of a real life situation by either a class or the whole school usually 
under the guidance of a teacher. 
Under this method, the teacher inspires, supervises and coordinates the activities of the 
various groups to be involved in the project work.

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