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MICRO TEACHING SKILLS
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SELECTED MICRO – TEACHING SKILLS
STRUCTURE
2.1

Introduction

2.2

Objectives

2.3

Skill of Probing Questions
2.3.1 Introduction
2.3.2 Components of Skill
2.3.3 Micro-Lesson Plan
2.3.4 Observation Schedule
2.3.5 Activity

2.4

Skill of Explaining
2.4.1 Introduction
2.4.2 Components of Skill
2.4.3 Micro-Lesson Plan
2.4.4 Observation Schedule2.4.5 Activity

2.5

Skill of Illustrating with Examples
2.5.1 Introduction
2.5.2 Components of Skill
2.5.3 Micro-Lesson Plan
2.5.4 Observation Schedule
2.5.5 Activity

2.6

Skill of Reinforcement
2.6.1 Introduction
2.6.2 Components of Skill
2.6.3 Micro-Lesson Plan
2.6.4 Observation Schedule
2.6.5 Activity

2.7

Skill of Stimulus Variation
2.7.1 Introduction

Dr. Shiva C.Aithal, Dept. of Microbiology, DNYANOPASAK COLLEGE, PARBHANI (MS) 431 410.
Email: shiva.aithal@rediffmail.com

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2.7.2 Components of Skill
2.7.3 Micro-Lesson Plan
2.7.4 Observation Schedule
2.7.5 Activity
2.8

Skill of Classroom Management
2.8.1 Introduction
2.8.2 Components of Skill
2.8.3 Observation Schedule
2.8.4 Activity

2.9

Skill of Using Black Board2.9.1 Introduction
2.9.2 Components of Skill
2.9.3 Observation Schedule
2.9.4 Activity

2.10

Integration of Teaching Skills
2.10.1 Introduction
2.10.2 Skills to be Integrated
2.10.3 Lesson Plan
2.10.4 Observation Schedule
2.10.5 Activity

2.11

Unit Summary: Things to Remember

2.12

Check Your Progress

2.13

Assignment/Activity

2.14

Points forDiscussion/Clarification

2.15

References/Further Readings

2.1

INTRODUCTION

You have studied in Unit I the concept of micro-teaching and are aware of the significance of microteaching in teacher training programmes. It is essential to practise the teaching skills in order to
become better teachers.
A teaching skill is a set of teaching behaviours of the teacher which is especially effective inbringing
about desired changes in pupils’ behaviour. Allen and Ryan in 1966 identified 20 teaching skills at
Stanford University. This list has now increased to 37 teaching skills. These skills can be assessed by
means of an observation scales.
Dr. Shiva C. Aithal, Dept. of Microbiology, DNYANOPASAK COLLEGE, PARBHANI (MS) 431 410.
Email: shiva.aithal@rediffmail.com

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Itis not possible to train all the pupil teachers in all these skills in any training programme because of
the constraints of time and funds. Therefore a set of teaching skills which cuts across the subject areas
has been identified. They have been found very useful for every teacher. The set of these skills are :
1.

Skill of Probing Questions,

2.

Skill of Explaining,

3.

Skill ofIllustrating with Examples,

4.

Skill of Reinforcement,

5.

Skill of Stimulus Variation,

6.

Skill of Classroom Management and

7.

Skill of using Blackboard.

Each of the skill has been discussed in terms of concept, components, micro-lesson plan, evaluation
and schedule. Study them carefully and then practise till you achieve the mastery level.

2.2

OBJECTIVES

Aftergoing through this Unit you will be able to :
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understand the concept of each core teaching skill.

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understand the components of each core teaching skill.

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prepare micro-lesson plan for each core teaching skill.

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observe the micro-lesson of each core teaching skill.

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give feedback for each core teaching skill.

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integrate all core teaching skills in amacro-lesson to make it effective.

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become better teachers.

In the following sections each of the core skill has been discussed in terms of concept, purpose,
components, lesson plan and observation schedule. Study them carefully and become better teacher.

2.3

SKILL OF PROBING QUESTIONS

2.3.1

Introduction

When the teacher asks questions from the pupils in his class different...