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 UGC Net Notes / General Paper / Teaching & Research Aptitude / Functions of Teaching variables Functions of Teaching Variables The teaching variables have carried out the following 3 functions: Diagnostic Function Basically the independent variable remains more active in diagnostic process. The teacher takes the following decisions in this stage: ·         Analysis of teaching problems ·         Entering behavior of pupils ·         Exploration of individual differences ·         Task analysis ·         Analysis of content in view of types of learning Prescriptive Function These functions are related with the common judgmental process going on between the teacher and students in order to decide the teaching strategies and tactics. This function leads to bring favourable changes in one’s behavior therefore...

 UGC Net Notes / General Paper / Teaching & Research Aptitude /Variables of Teaching Variables of Teaching The teaching process has the following three variables: Teacher: The Independent variable As an independent variable the teacher engaged in organization, planning and management of teaching in the class. Student: The Dependent Variable The student as an independent variable engaged in activities desired as per the teaching in the class Curriculum: The Intervening variable The curriculum establishes the instruction between the teacher and the students as an intervening variable. It also enforces the teaching methods as per demand of the nature of curriculum.

 UGC Net Notes / General Paper / Teaching & Research Aptitude/ Types of Teaching Types of Teaching 1.      On the basis of Teaching Objectives: ·         Cognitive = Brain Mechanism ·         Affective = Heart Mechanism ·         Psycho-motor = Motor Mechanism 2.       On the basis of Teaching levels ·         Memory level ·         Understanding level ·         Reflective level 3.       On the basis of Existing Political System ·         Autocratic ·         Democratic ·         Laissez-faire 4.      On the basis of Nature of Teaching ·     ...

 UGC Net Notes / General Paper / Teaching & Research Aptitude / Characteristics of teaching Characteristics of Teaching ·         It gives desirable information ·         It creates self-motivation for learning ·         Effective planning is essential for good teaching ·         The students remain active in good teaching ·         It focuses on selected information ·         It is based on democratic ideals ·         It is sympathetic and full of pity ·         It is directional in nature ·         It is based on the co-operation of teacher and students ·         It is based on previous knowledge of teacher · ...

 UGC Net Notes / General Paper / Teaching & Research Aptitude/ Definitions Definitions According to Gage : “Teaching is an art of interpersonal influence aimed at changing the ways in which other person can or will behave.” According to Ryans: “Teaching is concerned with the activities which are concerned with the guidance or direction of the learning of others.” According to Skinner: “Teaching is the arrangement of contingencies of reinforcement.”