Models of Teaching
Teaching is a social process which aims at maximizing learning. Teaching and learning are related to each other in a bipolar manner which means that where there is teaching, there is learning but where there is learning it is not necessary that it is the result of teaching. Definition of Teaching Model : Teaching models are instructional design which describe the process of specifying and producing particular environmental situations which causes the students to interact in such a way that specific changes occur in their behaviour. Fundamental Elements of Teaching Models: · Focus: This element is related to the planning phase of teaching and all the other elements revolve around this. It includes the objectives that are to be realized by teaching. · Syntax: In this element, teaching strategies and techniques are selected and their sequence is determined so that suitable learning situations may be created and objectives are achieved. · Social S