It explains about microteaching

1. Author: Prof.V.S.Sumi,
CDOE, MANUU
Microteaching: What, Types, Why and Its
Importance for Teachers

2. CONTENTS
1. Learning Objectives
5. Phases of
Microteaching
2. What is
Microteaching?
9. Advantages of
Microteaching
6. Types of Teaching
Skills Practiced
13. Practical Tips for
Effective Microteaching
10. Limitations of
Microteaching
17. References
14. Activity /
Demonstration
3. Features of
Microteaching
7. Example of a
Microteaching Session
11. Microteaching vs.
Traditional Teaching
15. Summary
4. The Microteaching
Cycle
8. Importance of
Microteaching for
Teachers
12. Relevance in
Teacher Education
16. Reflection Questions

3. 1. Learning Objectives
1 Objective 1
Define the concept of
microteaching.
3 Objective 3
Identify different types of teaching
skills.
2 Objective 2
4
Explain the process and cycle of
microteaching.
Objective 4
Understand its importance for
teacher professional
development.

4. 2. What is Microteaching?
Developed by Dwight W. Allen (1963), Stanford University.
A scaled-down teaching technique focusing on specific skills.
Involves a small group (5–10 students) and short duration (5–10
minutes).

5. 3. Features of Microteaching
1
Small class size.
4
2
Short duration.
Immediate
feedback.
5
Re-teaching and re-
evaluation.
3
Focus on one skill.
6
Supportive practice
environment.

6. 4. The Microteaching Cycle
The cycle includes the following steps: Plan → Teach → Feedback →
Re-plan → Re-teach → Re-feedback.
The cycle continues until mastery of the skill is achieved.

7. 5. Phases of Microteaching
Phase 1
Knowledge Acquisition Phase – Understanding the skill.
Phase 2
Skill Acquisition Phase – Practicing in a micro setting.
1
2
Phase 3
Transfer Phase – Applying skills in a real classroom.
3

8. 6. Types of Teaching Skills Practiced
Questioning.
Blackboard Use.
Illustration with Examples.
Explanation.
Stimulus Variation.
Closure.
Reinforcement.
Introduction.

9. 7. Example of a Microteaching
Session
Skill: Questioning.
1
3
Involves peer observation and
feedback.
Topic: Leadership styles (5
minutes).
2
Re-plan and re-teach
incorporating improvements.
4

10. 8. Importance of Microteaching for
Teachers
Builds confidence and competence.
Encourages reflective practice.
Improves communication skills.
Enhances teaching effectiveness.

11. 9. Advantages of Microteaching
1 Focused skill development.
3 Safe practice environment.
2
4
Immediate feedback.
Individualized and
systematic improvement.

12. 10. Limitations of Microteaching
Artificial environment.
Limited time and content coverage.
Does not capture real classroom complexity.

13. 11. Microteaching vs. Traditional
Teaching
1
Microteaching
Small class, short duration, focus on one skill, immediate feedback.
2
Traditional Teaching
Full class, full period, multiple skills, delayed feedback.

14. 12. Relevance in Education
Integral to B.Ed & M.Ed
programs.
Aligned with NEP 2020.
Encourages reflective praxis.
Promotes professional growth.

15. 13. Practical Tips for Effective
Microteaching
1
Choose one skill
and a simple topic.
Keep lesson short
and focused.
4
2
Record and reflect
on teaching.
Re-teach based on
feedback.
5
Accept feedback
positively.
3

16. 14. Activity / Demonstration
Show a role play of a microteaching session.
Discuss what went well and identify areas for improvement.

17. 15. Summary
1
The microteaching process: Plan
→ Teach → Feedback → Re-
plan → Re-teach → Re-
feedback.
It provides a laboratory approach
to skill mastery.
2
Develops reflective and
confident teachers.
3

18. 16. Reflection Questions
Which teaching skill do you find
most challenging?
How can microteaching help improve
your identified challenge?
What role does feedback play in
your professional growth?

19. 17. References
1 Allen, D.W. & Ryan, K. (1969). Microteaching.
2 Passi, B.K. (1976). Becoming Better Teachers: Microteaching Approach.
3 NCERT (2005). National Curriculum Framework for Teacher Education.

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