Techniques in teaching Science:

Techniques in teaching Science:

Technique means more or less related to process. It shows way of doing something. Inclusive of a process.

Types of techniques are:

1.                  Discussion

2.                  Observation

3.                  Demonstration

1.                  Demonstration:

Based on the principle of vision – observation. It is short & simple. Less precision & accuracy. Teach by showing. Foster better understanding. Accompany by explanation of phenomenon.

Rules / Do’s:

2.                  Practice demonstration before going to the class

3.                  Skills require like explanation, demonstration.

4.                  Material should be ready. Preparation is must.

Advantages:

1.      Economical – one person demonstrate & others as observer.

2.      Foster better understanding

3.      Enhance comprehensive ability of students

2                                Observation:

Observation means to look at carefully. It is a important modern technique because it helps us understand the world around & predict things.. Subjective process because skill of observation differ from person to person. Based on principle of vision + analytical thinking. Based on principle of seeing.  It is said to be seed forany discovery or invention. Observation just not mean seeing, thinking but able to conclude(expressing)

3                                Discussion:

Discussion means to share, to discuss, to talk about scientific principles. Example Light & vision, functioning of eye. Mainly applied to sciences when topics are closed to life. Example pollution, deforestation etc. Discuss in small bits. Example ohm’s law – what is ohm’s law. Discuss & solve problems, balance reaction etc. Based on principle of sharing ideas & constant thinking.

Use with other teaching learning material. Frame questions for discussion. Fixed points of reference discussion