Lesson 4

Systematic Approach to Teaching

         Systematic - Organize, relating to or consisting of a system. Methodical in procedure or plan (systematic approach). Logical, presented or formulated as a coherent body of ideas or principle (systematic thought). Efficient, effective in class that is marked by thoroughness and regularity (systematic efforts). 

Systematic Approach to Teaching

It is a network of elements or parts different from each other, but each one is special in the sense that each performs a unique function for the life and effectiveness of the instructional system.

 

Purpose of a System Instructional Design

To ensure orderly relationships and interaction of human, technical and environmental resources to fulfill the goals which have been established for instruction.

-      The focus of systematic instructional planning is the student.

 

-       It tells about the systematic approach to teaching in which the focus in the teaching is the students.

Systematized Instruction

v Define Objectives

- Instruction begins with the definition of instructional objectives that consider the students’ needs, interests and readiness.

v Choose appropriate methods

- On the basis of these objectives the teacher selects the appropriate teaching methods to be used.

v Choose appropriate experiences

- Based on the teaching method selected, the appropriate learning experiences an appropriate material, equipment and facilities will also be selected.

v Select materials, equipment, and facilities

- The use of learning materials, equipment and facilities necessitates assigning the personnel to assist the teacher.

 v Assign personal roles 

- Defining the role of any personnel involved in the preparation, setting and returning of these learning resources would also help in the learning process.

v Implement the instruction

- With the instructional objectives in mind, the teacher implements planned instructions with the use of the selective teaching method, learning activities, and learning materials with the help of other personnel whose role has been defined by the teacher.

 v Evaluate outcomes

- After instructions, teacher evaluates the outcome of instruction. From the evaluation results, teacher comes to know if the instructional objective was attained.

v Refine the process

-      If the instructional objective was attained, teacher proceeds to the next lesson going through the same cycle once more.

EXAMPLES OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES

1.   Reading

2.   Writing

3.   Interviewing

4.   Reporting or doing Presentation

5.   Discussing

6.   Thinking

7.   Reflecting

8.   Dramatizing

9.   Visualizing

10. Creating Judging

11.  Evaluating