COMPUTER EDUCATION

  Difference Between Unit Plan and Lesson Plan S.No. Unit Plan Lesson Plan 1. Unit plan is a comprehensive plan that outlines the goals, objectives, and activities for a specific topic or unit of study A lesson plan is a detailed plan for a specific class session or lesson. 2. A unit plan covers a longer duration of time (weeks or months) a lesson plan is for a single class period or day. 3. A unit plan includes multiple lesson plans a lesson plan is a part of a unit plan 4. Unit plan includes a summary of the curriculum standards being addressed a lesson plan focuses on specific objectives for a single class. 5. Unit plan includes assessment methods that will be used to evaluate student learning over the entire unit A lesson plan includes assessment methods for a single class session. 6. Unit plan is more comprehensive, providing a big picture view of the curriculum A lesson plan is more specific and focuses on the day-to-day instruction. 7. Unit plan is more strategic and overarching

  HEURISTIC METHOD OF TEACHING   The  heuristic teaching method  is student-centred and emphasises critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. In this method, the teacher acts as a facilitator or guide, encouraging students to explore and discover knowledge independently. “Heuristic” comes from the Greek word “heuriskein,” which means finding or discovering. The heuristic teaching method is based on the idea that students learn best when actively participating in the learning process. It departs from traditional teacher-centred approaches, where the teacher is the sole source of knowledge and information. Instead, the heuristic method encourages students to take responsibility for their learning by engaging with the material, asking questions, and seeking answers. MEANING OF HEURISTIC METHOD The founder of the heuristic method was  Prof. Henry Edward Armstrong,  and the term  “Heuristic”  comes from the Greek word  “Heuristic, ” which means “I find.” Another belief is

  PANEL DISCUSSION Definition : It is a discussion in which few persons (the panel) carry on conversation in front of the audience.  At the end of the discussion audience also participates. The audience put important questions and the experts answers them and clarify the points. Purpose  - Purpose of the panel discussion is to reproduce the features of a small discussion group for the benefit of a larger group. OBJECTIVES ·           To provide information and new facts. ·           To analyze a problem from different angles ·           To identify the values. ·           To organize for mental recreation TYPES OF PANEL DISCUSSIONS 1. Public panel discussions 2. Educational panel discussions PUBLIC PANEL DISCUSSIONS - These are organized for common men problems. Objectives : ·           To provide factual information regarding current problems ·           To determine social values ·           To recreate the common men E.g. annual budget, educated unem

  Symposium:   The symposium is defined as a teaching technique that serves as an excellent method for informing the audience, crystallizing their opinion and preparing them for arriving at decision regarding a particular issue or a topic. The symposium is a discussion method in which different viewpoints on a single aspect of a topic is discussed. The symposium is a series of speeches on a single aspect of a topic. Topics are related to controversial issues in discipline and a single aspect of the topic is discussed.   PURPOSE ·         To identify and deeply understand the specific aspect of a theme. ·         To develop the ability to arrive at a decision and provide judgement for a problem. ·         To develop values and feelings regarding a problem. ·         To provide understanding to the students or listeners on a theme or problem to specifically develop certain values and feelings. ·         To enable the listeners to form policies regarding a theme or a probl

  Team Teaching | Procedure, Types, Principles, Merits, Demerits & Objectives   Meaning of Team Teaching Method The  Team Teaching  idea originated in USA in 1954 and it found its way to develop courses. It is a good innovation in teaching strategies. In simple words, team teaching strategies are simplest form where all teachers of a subject collectively teach a class in that subject. Team teaching is also called collaborative teaching or co teaching strategy. It is used for different subjects especially in middle grades with the help of different teaching method. To provide supportive environment, there are teams of two or four teachers working collaboratively to prepare lesson plans. Team teaching improves student satisfaction and performance are mixed. Nevertheless, evidence suggests a number of tangible and intangible benefits to students, faculty, and institutions that engage in team teaching. Based on a literature review of team teaching literature, this report provid