1. Dr A U Mehta Professor OBG PDU Medical College Rajkot
Microteaching
Dr A U Mehta
Professor OBG
PDU Medical College
Rajkot
MET PDUMC Presentation March 2012

2. MET PDUMC Presentation March 2012

3. Objectives of this session
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

4. Microteaching- Why ? Evolved by D. Alien in late 1960s
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

5. Microteaching – What ?
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

6. Microteaching – What ? 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
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7. Micro Teaching Cycle 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
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8. Advantages
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
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9. THANK YOU Areas of Criticism Unnatural surroundings
Self Motivation is required by learner Teacher
Constructive Feedback by peers
THANK YOU
MET PDUMC Presentation March 2012