Approaches, Methods & Techniques in Teaching EPP (3)

• Approaches - It is a set of assumption that define beliefs and theories about the nature of the learner and the process of learning.
• Methods - It is an overall for systematic presentation of a lesson based upon a selected approach.
• Techniques - Are the specific activities manifested in the classroom that are consistent with a method and therefore in harmony with an approach as well.
• Demonstration method - referred as "show and tell" method.
• 2 Types of Demonstration

  1. Process Demonstration
  2. Product Demonstration
• Cooperative Learning - sometimes called group learning , is an instructional strategy in which small groups of students work together on a common task.
• Advantages of Field Trip

  • Field trip enriches the classroom learning
  • It motivates the learner to be more interactive and creative
  • It provides an opportunity to solve the individual's problems by interacting with a group in a natural setting.
  • Field trips provide an opportunity to the learners to get first hand information from natural settings
• Disadvantages of Field Trip

  • Expensive
  • Safety and security of the students is a real concern
  • If the field trip is not planned well with specific learning objectives it will result in wastage of teaching learning resources.  
• Hands on learning - "experiential education"

  • Learning by doing
  • Learning through experience
• Project Method - a strategy where learners acquire knowledge through planning and execution of practical project.
• Types of project method

  • Individual Project
  • Group Project
  • Simplex Project
  • Complex Project
• According to Kilpatrick-kaun (2014) project plan can be classified into:

  • Constructive Project
  • Aesthetic Project
  • Problematic Project
  • Drill Project
• Constructive Project - practical or physical tasks such as construction or article making a model and playing drama are done in this type.
• Aesthetic Project - appreciation powers of learners are developed through musical program beautification of things and appreciation of poems and so on.
• Problematic Project - develop the problem - solving and the capacity of learners through their experiences.
• Drill Project - it develops mastery of the skill and knowledge of the learners.
• Instructional Modules - is a self-contained and self-sufficient unit of instruction for the learners.
• Resource person - are experts who contribute information and opinions to participants in a learning situation.
• Community Materials - the use of community materials in teaching and learning brings about interactions between the school and community.
• Utilizing resource person and community materials in teaching EPP - enhances the learning experience by providing real-life examples and practical knowledge.