MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS FOR UGC NET/JRF/SET : TEACHING APTITUDE TOPICS

In the NET/JRF exam, questions are asked for the following topics either direct or indirect. So, read carefully and increase your chances to qualify for JRF/NET.

Methods of Teaching

Microteaching

Is a teacher training for learning teaching skills. Stanford University was the pioneer in the microteaching concept started in 1961. It is more effective during preparation for teaching practice. It is useful for both primary & higher classes.

Brainstorming

It is a creative group work in which group members produce a large number of ideas on a given topic for subsequent evaluation. Spontaneity is the hallmark of brainstorming sessions.

Simulation

Creating conditions that are similar to actual conditions. ‘Pilots and astronauts training’

Individualized Teaching Methods

Case Study

It is an active learning method that requires participation and involvement from the students. It becomes an efficient tool for the creation of a learner-centered education rather than a teacher-centered education.

Heuristic Method by Armstrong

Students has to find out the answer to his/her own problem by unaided efforts. The main of this method is to teach how knowledge can be obtained by developing the spirit of inquiry.

Steps in Learning Process

Learner Characteristics

1.      On the basis of personal and social attributes.

2.    On the basis of learning styles: Felder & Silverman developed a category for analyzing learning styles.

3.      On the basis of listening skills:

a)      Active listening.

b)      Empathic listening: a form of listening in which we attempt to understand the other person.

c)      Evaluative listening or critical listening.

d)     Appreciative listening: a listing for enjoyment involves seeking situations involving relaxing.

4.      On the basis of thinking styles:

a)      Reflective thinkers

b)      Creative thinkers

c)      Practical thinkers

d)     Conceptual thinkers

How to deal with the Classroom Situations

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     Immediate action: If the students indulge in deviant behavior, the teacher must take instant action and not allow it to persist for a long time. The teacher should speak to the student after class.

·         Teaching with a sense of humor: As it has both beneficial effects – physical & psychological.

·         Stop teaching in case of misbehavior: The moment the teacher stops teaching, it is clear that the teacher means business and will not tolerate misbehavior in the class.

·         Talk to the parents: It will improve the behavior of the student and will give a better idea about the indiscipline of an individual student.

·         Change seats: Of the students that disrupt the class.

·         Adapt and be sensitive to the mood of the class: If the entire class is getting out of control, then it means that the activity is boring; the best way of controlling them is by changing the activity.

·         Counsel after the class: The most effective ways of tackling a student is by giving counselling after class. And the teacher should also explain the consequences of not improving.

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