It is a PPT Presentation prepared by Mohamed Nasir and Junaina Ismail for the Professional Development Training of Irushadhiyya School Teachers.

1. School-Based
Professional Development 3
Designing Learning Activities
12th February 2015
Thursday
07:45 am
Irushadhiyya School
Mohamed Nasir & Junaina Ismail

2. • In school?
• In college/university?
What instructional methods have
you been exposed to??

3. Group Work 1
Unscramble the letters and find the word.

4. Objectives
Define method of Instruction
Discuss factors to consider when
selecting a method of instruction
Distinguish between methods of
instruction and instructional aids
Identify & discuss a variety of teaching
methods based on the learning
objectives

5. What is a “Method”?
 a procedure or process for attaining an
object: as
a (1) : a systematic procedure, technique, or
mode of inquiry employed by or proper to a
particular discipline or art
(2) : a systematic plan followed in
presenting material for instruction
b (1) : a way, technique, or process of or for
doing something
(2) : a body of skills or techniques

6. Group work 2
Finding more about Teaching Approaches
Each group is given a teaching model. In your group please discuss and
find more about the model. Present your findings to the whole group.
Duration: 30 minutes

7. What is a “Teaching Method”?
Objective oriented activities and flow of
information between teachers and students

8. Methods, Strategy, Aid, Approach
Teaching Method tend to be synonymous with technique according to
Webster
Teaching Strategy – “careful plan” that serves an important function in
achieving a specific outcome.
Instructional aids includes:
Chalk/white board, Flip chart, PowerPoint
Overheads, VCR, Real Objects, etc.
Teaching Approach is a “holistic process”
Includes the teaching steps, problem-solving strategies, and
teaching methods.

9. Other Methods
Others
Directed (supervised) study
Role-Play
Socratic Dialogue
Jigsaw
Concept Map/Sketch
Debate
Cooperative Learning
Panel of Experts

10. Various Teaching Methods
Lecture-Explaining
Resource People
Case Study
Group Discussion
Brainstorming & Buzz Groups
Field-trip (tour)

11. What Factors do we consider when selecting an
instructional method?
The intended specific outcome or purpose
Size of class
Learners’ preference for learning
The content sometimes dictates the method
Required preparation

12. Instructional/Teaching Methods vs. Instructional
Aids?
Assist the teacher in the teaching/learning process
 White board
 Handouts
 Props
 Pictures/Video
 Audio
 Computer based simulation
 Models
 Others?

13. Analogies…
Teaching is like fishing…
You use different lures for different fish
You use different methods for different
learners.
Teaching is like beautiful music…
Where, instructional methods are the
instruments
When played alone they make sound…
When played together in tune, rhythm,
and feeling, they become amazing music!

14. Group Work /Individual Work
Please write an objective for a lesson for your students. Write Teaching
Activities for the objective (s). Have peer assessment in the groups.
Present one lesson from each group.
Duration : 30 minutes