This document provides an overview of the heuristic method of teaching and learning. It defines the heuristic method as one that places students in the role of discoverers, with the goal of training them in methodology rather than just imparting knowledge. The key principles of the heuristic method are individual work, activity/learning by doing, freedom, experience, play-way learning, and purposefulness. The teacher's role is to provide minimal help and allow students to solve problems independently, developing scientific skills and attitudes. While advantageous for developing self-reliance and scientific temperament, the heuristic method is also time-consuming and demands significant effort from both teachers and students.

1. Presented by,
S.Sharmila Jayanthi
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I - B.Ed

2. Heuristic
Heurisco
(Greek)
I
Find
I
Discover

3. - Henry
Edward
Armstrong

4. Definition
• “Heuristic method is a method of
teaching which involves our placing
the students as far as possible in the
attitude of a discoverer”.
- Henry Edward Armstrong
• “Essentially therefore the heuristic
method is intended to provide training in
method, knowledge is secondary
considered altogether”.
- Waterway

5. “This method as the name implies is a
method by which the pupil discovers things
for himself. The pupil is put in the position
of a pioneer and he finds his way along the
path of knowledge as did those who first
discovered the facts, principles and laws
which are now known to all ”.
- W M Ryburn,
Definition

6. PRINCIPLES OF
THE HEURISTIC
METHOD
Principle
of
individual
work. Principle of
activity or
learning by
doing
Principle
of
freedom
Principle
of
experience
Principle
of play-
way
Principle
of purpose
fulness

7. Problem Solving Strategy
• Understanding and
representing the
problem
• Selecting or
planning for the
solution
• Executing the plan
• Evaluating the
results

8. minimum
possible
help to the
pupils
provides the
students
sufficient
information
regarding the
problem taken up
treasure
house of
knowledge
and
information
developing scientific
attitudes and values;
and at the same
time allows the
freedom of work.

9. Theteacherkeeps
inmind
age
abilities
Interest of the
students
Resources
available

10. Role of a teacher
• The teacher should be studious who can give
relevant references as and when required by the
students.
• The teacher should prepare a detailed instruction
sheet to the students.
• The teacher should encourage the students to ask
questions. Questioning is a very important aspect of
heuristic method as it helps in determining the level of
understanding in the students.

11. • The teacher should inculcate the skills of
self-expression,
self-development,
self-confidence and
self-help in the students.
• The teacher may organize field trips, visits to
museums and exhibitions to supplement the
knowledge of the students.
• The teacher plays an important role
in drawing conclusions from the observations
and experimentations.
• help the students in arriving at the
generalizations and relating to the body of the
knowledge.

12. Role of a Teacher
• The teacher
should be ready to accept any solution
coming from the student’s side on the
problem.
should be sympathetic and
courteous towards the students.
• This will develop the true spirit of
problem solving among the
students.

13. Advantages
• The method lays emphasis on individual
practical work. Thus it makes the child
self- reliant.
• Inculcates the scientific temperament by
developing scientific attitudes and
scientific methodology.
• The methods help in developing self
learning and self direction.
• The students develop the habit of enquiry
and investigation.

14. Advantages
• The students also develop the power of
diligence.
• The method is based on the important
principle of “learning by doing”.
• As the results obtained are from the
direct experiences of the students, the
knowledge acquired by them will be
retained for a longer period of time.
• Develops the research skills, critical thinking
and logical reasoning in the students.

15. Disadvantages
• This method is time consuming and therefore the
syllabus will not be completed in the prescribed time
period.
• This method is suitable when the teacher is
enthusiastic and gifted. It is too technical and
scientific for an average teacher.
• The method demands hard work, great efficiency,
training in scientific methods etc., from the teacher.
• Sufficient skills and training are required for the
gradation of the problems.
• The method could be applied only to small classes
with less number of students.

17. Conclusion.
This method is not applicable in primary
classes but can be practicable in middle and high
classes. The success depends upon a teacher
who is resourceful, alert, intelligent and expert in
the method. In this method there should be no
spoon-feeding on the part of the teacher. The
pupil should be made to think and work
independently.
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