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Module III
Unit 3: Methods of Teaching History II (Discussion, Project and Dramatic Methods)
Content
1.0
Introduction
2.0
Objectives
3.0
The Discussion, Project, and Dramatic Methods
3.1
Discussion Method
3.2
Types of Discussion
3.3 Improving Discussion Method in History Teaching
3.4
Advantages and Disadvantages of Discussion Method
3.4.1 Advantages of Discussion Method
3.4.2 Disadvantages of Discussion Method
3.5
The Project Method
3.5.1 Improving Project method for teaching History
3.6
Advantages and Disadvantages of Project Method
3.6.1 Advantages of Project Method
3.6.2 Disadvantages of Project Method
3.7
The Dramatic Method
3.7.1 Advantages of Dramatic Method
3.6.1 Disadvantages of Dramatic Method
3.8
Self Assessment Exercise
4.0
Conclusion
5.0
Summary
6.0
Tutor-Marked Assignment
7.0
References and Further Readings
1.0
Introduction
In our last unit we were able to examine the lecture and demonstration methods. In this unit
we are going to look at discussion, dramatic and project methods of teaching history. To do
justice to this we shall be looking at the meaning, types, advantages and disadvantages of the
three methods. Efforts will also be made to identify ways through which to
improve on the
use of these methods so as to enhance effective teaching and learning of history.
