Instructional strategy is a generalized plan for a lesson which includes structure, instructional objectives and an outline of planned tactics, necessary to implement the strategies. The effective delivery of content is possible only through the implementation of appropriate instructional strategies. Hence the awareness about different teaching strategies not only broadens the vision of teachers but it also makes the teaching learning process more efficient and meaningful. It is very necessary for the teachers of the future to be fully acquainted with different theories and methods of the instructions, as instructions are the soul of all teaching leadership process. It is also necessary for the teachers of future to be fully acquainted with instructional technology.

This course is designed to help future teachers put instructional theory into practice. It will provide an integrated coverage of methods of classroom instruction, management and assessment. This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to study, reflect, question, become knowledgeable about, and develop skills in selection and organization of instructional method. The course contains several lessons to include: selection of methods and materials, selection of lesson content, organizing content for effective learning, presenting lessons, and analysing effectiveness of instruction. This course provides help to students in demonstrate the procedures and principles required for the planning and preparation of units of instruction, demonstrate the procedures and principles required to deliver the instructional process and analyse the teaching process in order to improve your own and others’ instructional abilities. Different instructional models will provide the framework for acquiring skills in developing instruction to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population.

Course Objectives

After completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Explain the basic concepts of instructions
2. Practice different teaching methods in classroom
3. Organize classroom discussion and demonstrate its appropriate use
4. Apply various techniques to motivate students
5. Select appropriate audio-visual aids in classroom teaching
6. Prepare lesson plans

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Assessment Criteria