Question

In a teaching model, what does 'Focus/Orientation' refer to?

• A. The role and relationship between the teacher and pupils.
• B. The direct and indirect effects of the model.
• C. The main aspect, name, and objective of teaching.
• D. The additional requirements beyond usual classroom facilities.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The main aspect, name, and objective of teaching.

Models of Teaching

Elements of Teaching Model

• The models developed by Bruce Jyoee and Marsha Weil have a definite structure. Each model is described within the structure. The fundamental elements of this structure are:

1. Focus/Orientation

2. Syntax

3. Social system

4. Principles of reaction

5. Support system

6. Application of the Model/Context

7. Instructional and nurturant effect

• Focus

  It is main the aspect of a teaching model name and objective of teaching constitute the focus. It refers to the goals or objective of teaching.

• Syntax

  It deals with phases of the model. It involves as description or structure of activities. It refers the presentation aspect of teaching.

• Social System

  It describes the role and relationship between the teacher and the pupils.

• Principles of reaction

  Teacher reacts to the response of the students.

• Support System

  It refers to the additional requirements other than facilities usually available in the classroom.

• Application of the Model/Context

  Application is very important in every teaching model. It describes the application aspects of the model. Some models are developed for specific purpose whereas some may have wider general applications. It may help the learner to apply the learnt things in other situations.

• Effects of the Model

► Instructional effect : These are the direct effects of the model which result from the content and the skill on which the activities are based.

► Nurturant effect : They are indirect effect of the model. These are the implicit in the learning environment.