activity based teaching learning method

 Activity based learning

Activity method is techniques adopted by a teacher to teach through activity in which the students participate thoroughly and bring about efficient learning experiences.  It is a method in which the child is actively involved both mentally and physically. Learning by doing is the main focus in this method and more a person learns and longer he/she retains

It means any organized behavior that the teacher and students engaged in for a common purpose. Activity based teachings is an approach adopted by the teacher whereby activities are used to bring about effective learning experience.

Activity based method is student centered learning that is taught through many different activities.

Types of activity base learning

1.      Exploratory – gathering knowledge, concept and skill.

2.      Constructive - Gathering experience through creative works.

3.      Expressional – presentation.

Purpose of activity based learning

Activity based teaching method acts as an Active problem solver for the students. It enhances creative aspect of experience. It also gives reality for learning. This type of learning uses all available resources. It Provides varied experiences to the students to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, experience, skills and values. It builds the students self-confidence and develops understanding through works. It helps to develop happy relationship and interest in them. When we give an activity it is said to be the language of the child. It is effective in all the subjects and Social relation provides opportunities to mix with others.

Principle of activity base learning

As we know that activity based teaching is a learned –centered-approach. It emphasis on experimental learning. Activity based teaching promotes acquisition of social skills by providing opportunities for learner to work cooperative and collaboratively. It provides potential and creatively in individuals. it encourages the union of work and play and it Uses child friendly educational aids to foster self-learning.

          Role of a Teacher                                                               Role of a student

A planner, an organizer and evaluator	Active participation
Facilitator	More interaction in collaboration with others
Decision maker	Discussion (discourse) and research
Knowledge imparter	Confident and well prepared
Disciplinarian	Involved in the program flow

PROCEDURAL STEPS OF ACTIVITY BASED TEACHING STRATEGY.

Planning is must for all teachers and to everybody, as it guides to do the work properly. Success is all brought because of well planning. Before doing something we have to plan at the beginning. While planning an activity to students we have to think of what? When? How? Where? Why?

While giving an activity to the students, teacher should think of how he/she could make his/her students involved in doing activity given. The activity must be planned in such a way that all students can participate.

Making children’s involved in doing activity can make them active learner. If they are in a group, make a point that, they must contribute their opponents’ to the group discussion and let the group members have some comments.

For each activity make sure that you follow the principles of:

ü  What?

ü  What type of activity you are going to give to the students?

ü  How? Students must be given clear instructions (Work direction step by step, including; with whom? Where? How long?

ü  What after?

 Ensure that you give clear instruction before each activity.

Advantages

Activity based teaching method Can be used in all the subjects. It Promotes better understanding of a lesson as it is learning by doing. Ethics are usually formed when using activity based. It Enhances Self efficacy in child. it gives an opportunities to work independently and in groups. It inspires the students to apply their creative ideas, knowledge and minds in solving problems.

Disadvantages

Students who have Low ability can’t take active participation. Learners would lose interest and become dormant in the discussions. It will have Lengthy procedure and requires flawless planning. Focusing on activity to make learning fun can actually hamper those students who would make good progress without it.