Teaching Techniques

The process of teaching and learning begins from as early an age as that of infancy. Here, the very first teacher of a child is the mother and the school is the lap of hers. Thereafter, the child proceeds towards adolescence and maturity step-by-step, and accordingly, his or her abilities, behaviour and circumstances undergo change after-change. Throughout the span of learning, the most important phase is that which begins with formal schooling. At this crucial stage, a child is totally at the mercy of the guardians, be they parents or others, as whatever is taught or whatever is asked to do, he or she carriers it out totally unconcerned of the consequences, Hence, the more powerful the foundation, firmer the later development. The role of a teacher is no less significant. A teacher is supposed to be a role model of children. That’s why, most of the children are found imitating or simulating their teachers in childhood and even in later years. Therefore, it becomes incumbent upon a teacher to present himself in a perfect manner, in every respect to leave an everlasting effect on his or her disciplines. One of the many points, which a teacher should pay special heed to, is the method of teaching or the teaching technique in modern terms. As of now, there exist various techniques, like, educating students with the help of toys, audio-visual aids, black-board and chalk, touring, debate, interview, seminars and symposia, lecturing and dictation, etc. This compact work deals with all the above-mentioned techniques of teaching in details. A ready references for educationists, it would particularly be of great help, for the aspirants, seeking their career in teaching.