Lesson 4

Systematic Approach to Teaching

“ A plan that emphasizes the parts may pay the cost of failing to consider the whole, and a plan that emphasizes the whole must pay the cost of failing to get down to the real depth with respect to the parts”-C. West Churchman

INTRODUCTION

                The broad definition of Educational Technology encompasses systems or designs of instruction. In this Lesson, let’s discuss a system’s or a systematic approach to instruction.

Figure 1: systematize Instruction

ABSTRACTION

Systematic Approach to Teaching

                As depicted in the chart, the focus of systematic instructional planning is the student. Instruction begins with the definition of instructional objectives that consider the student’s needs, interest and readiness. On the basis of these objectives, the teacher selects the appropriate learning experience and appropriate materials, equipment and facilities will also be selected.

                The use of learning materials, equipment and facilities necessitates assigning the appropriate personnel to assist the teacher and defining the role of any personnel involved in the preparation, stting and returning of these learning resourses.

UNDERSTANDING

                The phases or elements are connected to one another. If the element or one phase of the instructional process fails, the outcome which is learning is adversely affected. The attainment of the learning objectiveis dependent of synergy of all elements of all actors involved in the process.