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
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Facilitator
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More
interaction in collaboration with others
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Decision maker
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Discussion
(discourse) and research
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Knowledge imparter
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Confident
and well prepared
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Disciplinarian
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Involved
in the program flow
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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.
