Module III methods/Strategies of Teaching History
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EDU 760 History Methods
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Objectives By the end of this unit you should be able to: (i) Define discussion, project and dramatic methods of teaching history. (ii) Explain how to make optimum use of these methods to enhance history learning. (iii) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method in teaching history. 3.0 The Discussion, Project, and Dramatic Methods 3.1 The Discussion Method Discussion takes place when two or more persons verbally interact with each other. In a classroom situation, it could be planned and deliberate or spontaneous. In this method both the teacher and learners are engaged in thinking together to consider various aspects/facets of a problem. This method justifies the adage which says that ‘two heads are better than one’. The teacher or any leader chosen by the teacher regulates the activities of the discussion group. The teacher or any leader of the group should not monopolize the discussion but he/she must ensure that every body is carried along in the discussion. The teacher poses the problem, initiates interaction and allows the learners to pursue the discussion towards the realization of the stated objectives. The problem chosen must have meaning, interest and appeal to the learners. 3.2 Types of Discussion Discussion is divided into the following (a) Whole class discussion: Here the whole members of the class are involved in the discussion. (b) Small group: In this type of discussion the class in divided into smaller groups and given either the same topic or different aspects of a topic to be discussed. The small group may be in form of mixed abilities or same abilities. (c) Debating discussion: This is a situation where the class is divided into two groups to discuss on two sides of a topic. e.g. ‘There is no need to study history in the secondary schools’. The two groups will take: ‘There is no need’ and ‘There is need’ respectively and argue out their points to justify the topic. (d) Panel discussion: In this type of discussion, a team of people are chosen to take part in the discussion. Any of a panel member is usually an expert on that topic to be discussed. 46 Panel discussion is also accompanied by an audience who listens attentively to the discussion and later makes some inputs. Download 488.85 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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