General Teaching Methods
- Education
- 200 level
- 2 credit units
- 147 pages
- 14 units
This course introduces students to general teaching methods applicable in formal classroom settings. It covers the roles of teachers, lesson planning, various teaching methodologies (lecture, discussion, demonstration), and classroom management techniques. The course also explores questioning strategies, testing and evaluation methods, marking and assignment practices, study skills enhancement, and the effective use of audio-visual aids to facilitate learning.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Self assessment exercises
- Tutor marked assignments
- Final examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of EDU233, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
EDU233 · UNIT 1 THE TEACHER AND THE CHILD
The presentations schedule included in your course materials gives you the important dates for this year for the completion of tutor marked assignments and attending tutorials. Remember you are required to submit all your assignments by the due date. Please guide against lagging behind in your work.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the professional relationship between teacher and child.
- Describe the stages in lesson plan preparation.
- List various teaching methods and their applications.
- State effective classroom control strategies.
- Enumerate types of questions and guidelines for questioning.
- Explain the purpose of marking, assignments, and assigning marks/grades.
- State ways to improve study habits and prepare for examinations.
What it prepares you for
- Teacher
- Educator
- Curriculum Developer
- Instructional Designer
- Education Administrator
- Education
- Training
- Human Resources
- Educational Consulting
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2:
Unit 2: General Teaching Method I
Requires understanding of various teaching approaches and their practical applications in diverse classroom scenarios.
- Module 3:
Unit 1: Questions and Questioning Techniques
Demands critical thinking to formulate effective questions and manage classroom discussions.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 28 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: The Teacher and the Child · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the roles and responsibilities of a teacher.. Define teaching and explain its child-centered approach.. Identify factors affecting a teacher's image..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 2: Understanding Learners · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Differentiate between slow, gifted, and normal learners.. Identify characteristics of each learner type.. Understand the implications for teaching..
- Week 3Module 1:
Unit 3: Formal Preparatory Activities of the Teacher · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Understand the aims of teaching and the usefulness of a syllabus.. Learn the rules governing a good syllabus.. Prepare a scheme of work..
- Week 4Module 1:
Unit 4: Use of Audio-Visual Aids · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Identify types of audio-visual aids.. Learn the characteristics of good audio-visual aids.. Explain how audio-visual aids can be used effectively..
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 1: Weekly Lesson Plan and Daily Lesson Plan · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Understand the elements of a good lesson plan.. Outline the divisions of a lesson.. Explain the factors to consider in drawing up a timetable..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 2: General Teaching Method I · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Define lecture method and state the advantages and disadvantages.. State what discussion method is and outline the merits and demerits.. Explain demonstration method of teaching and list the advantages and the disadvantages..
- Week 7Module 2:
Unit 3: General Teaching Method II · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Explain the field trip method of teaching and where it can be applied.. Outline the advantages and disadvantages of the field trip method of teaching.. State what the laboratory method of teaching is..
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit 1: Questions and Questioning Techniques · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Differentiate between teacher-centered and student-centered approaches.. Enumerate and explain various questioning techniques.. Explain the importance of listening to student responses..
- Week 9Module 3:
Unit 2: Questions and Answers in the Classroom · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Understand the aims of questions.. Learn the principles a teacher should observe when asking questions.. Understand the characteristics of good answers..
- Week 10Module 3:
Unit 3: Testing and Examination (Evaluation) · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Define evaluation and understand the functions of examination.. Learn about various types of tests.. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of different types of tests..
- Week 11Module 3:
Unit 4: Marking and Assignment · 2 hours
Read Unit 4: Understand the functions of grading.. Explain how student complaints about grading can be avoided.. Explain various strategies for grading..
- Week 12Module 4:
Unit 1: The Art of Classroom Management · 2 hours
Read Unit 1: Explain the concept of management and classroom management.. Understand the qualities of a good teacher.. Differentiate between instructional and managerial activities..
Unit 2: Dealing with the Problems of Discipline in the Classroom · 2 hours
Read Unit 2: Define discipline and understand its importance.. Differentiate between externally imposed and self-discipline.. Explain different models of discipline..
- Week 13Module 4:
Unit 3: Methods of Study · 2 hours
Read Unit 3: Explain why people study and state methods of study.. Understand the relevance of the school environment to academic achievement.. Explain how to prepare for examinations..
Preparing for the exam
- Review all unit objectives to ensure comprehension of key concepts.
- Create flashcards for key terms and definitions from each module.
- Practice applying different teaching methods to hypothetical classroom scenarios.
- Form study groups to discuss and clarify challenging topics.
- Review past tutor-marked assignments and feedback to identify areas for improvement.
- Allocate specific study time for each module based on its complexity and weight in the final examination.
- Practice answering essay questions under timed conditions to improve exam writing skills.
Questions students ask about this course
What is EDU233 about?
This course introduces students to general teaching methods applicable in formal classroom settings. It covers the roles of teachers, lesson planning, various teaching methodologies (lecture, discussion, demonstration), and classroom management techniques. The course also explores questioning strategies, testing and evaluation methods, marking and assignment practices, study skills enhancement, and the effective use of audio-visual aids to facilitate learning.
How many units does EDU233 have?
EDU233, General Teaching Methods, has 14 units across 4 modules, over 147 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is EDU233?
EDU233 carries 2 credit units, at 200 level in Education.
Is EDU233 hard?
EDU233 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does EDU233 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 14 units.
How is EDU233 assessed?
EDU233 is assessed by self assessment exercises, tutor marked assignments and final examination.
What can I do with EDU233?
Teacher, Educator, Curriculum Developer, Instructional Designer and Education Administrator.