Microteaching 1 DR A U MEHTA PROFESSOR OBG

Microteaching 1 DR A U MEHTA PROFESSOR OBG PDU MEDICAL COLLEGE RAJKOT MET PDUMC Presentation March 2012

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Objectives of this session 3 Participants present a short topic for 7 minutes and which would be followed by feedback based on checklist provided to the audience Presentation on Technique of Microteaching, its advantages and applications Importance of Self Motivation & Constructive Feedback in Micro-teach sessions MET PDUMC Presentation March 2012

Microteaching- Why ? 4 Evolved by D. Alien in late 1960 s No special pedagogic training considered while recruiting Medical Teachers They learn by-Observation /Imitation OR Trial/Error Disadvantages- Bad imitation, No feedback Students interests suffer MET PDUMC Presentation March 2012

Microteaching – What ? 5 Its an opportunity for Learner Teacher who is put under microscope while teaching with a perspective to get “Constructive Criticism” Observers- Peers, Students give feedback Teach- Re-teach sessions Refinement in Teaching Skills Confidence Building MET PDUMC Presentation March 2012

Microteaching – What ? 6 • • • Components Lesson Planning- Objectives, Sequencing Setting Induction-Purpose Pupil Attention Presentation- Explain, Examples Stimulus Variation- to maintain interest and alleviate boredom Proper Use of AV Aids Reinforcement- Repetition when pupil difficulty, participation by pupil Questioning- Asking and replying questions Verbal/Non Verbal Gestures Closing- Summary etc Micro Teaching. doc MET PDUMC Presentation March 2012

Micro Teaching Cycle 7 Micro-lesson for 10 minutes. . by Learner Teacher Micro-class of 3 -4 Students, Supervisor/Peers Evaluation by all Feedback is provided Lesson redesigned Re-Teach MET PDUMC Presentation March 2012

Advantages 8 Sharpening of different teaching skills required for class room teaching Error elimination by experience based on feedback Understanding behaviors suitable for classroom teaching Also useful for senior teachers Confidence building MET PDUMC Presentation March 2012

Areas of Criticism 9 Unnatural surroundings Self Motivation is required by learner Teacher Constructive Feedback by peers THANK YOU MET PDUMC Presentation March 2012