Dalton plan

Dalton plan is a very interesting method in teaching Mathematics and other science subjects. I think this is the best method that we can use in schools to teach all type of students. Because this method encourages self paced learning. It increases the confidence level of students and make them self reliable.

1. WELCOME

2. DALTON PLAN Presented by Parvathy V.M

3. Helen Parkhurst

4. DALTON PLAN Educational concept created by Helen Parkhurst . Introduced in 1914 in New York City. Developed at school in Dalton at Massachusets , the USA. Also known as laboratory plan. It features freedom of movement and choice of material by students.

5. CHARACTERISTICS A set of well designed activities distributed; using which each student could progress in tune with his own abilities and interests. Gradually this curriculum transaction became famous all over the world enabling individualised instructions and came to be known as Dalton Plan.

6. The idea was to give pupils the freedom and oppurtunity to develop initiative and self- reliance. The Plan is based on individual clearing. The main principle of Dalton Plan is “Freedom of work and Cooperation”.

7. How does it work It is a method of education by which pupils work at their own pace. Students are encouraged to help each other with their work. Students receive individual help from the teacher when necessary. Students draw up timetables and are responsible for finishing the work.

8. Strategy Followed Each learner is allowed and encouraged to progress in various subjects according to their interest likely at a given time. Teacher prepares an year plan in advance which indicates the curriculum material that has to be completed during that year. This is circulated among the students at the beginning of the year.

9. This year plan is known as ‘Contract’. Total task for the year is divided into monthly assignment, weekly periods and daily units. The assignments are circulated with instruction to finish within a fixed time; and directions are given to gather the required informations from specific page of a book.

10. Students are instructed to conduct specified experiments using specified equipments and to record the results in a specified manner. The teacher does not teach; but provide guidance and monitors when it is required. Teacher observe the progress made by each learner in each of the subjects and are illustrated graphically.

11. The  House, a social community of students. The Assignment, a monthly goal which students have to complete. The Laboratory, a subject-based classroom intended to be the center of the educational experience.

12. Role of teacher in Dalton Plan Keeping an atmosphere of study in the room. Keeping the subject library and other equipments upto date and in proper order. Keeping full records of the progress made by the pupil in different classes. Giving informations with regard to the use of relevant equipments and materials.

13. Why Dalton Plan For understanding and respecting child. For effective classroom management. For the development of students and teachers. To make classes more interacting and interesting. To develop and use creativity in learning. To make teaching and learning more effective and exciting.

14. ADVANTAGES Learners get opportunity to learn each subject in tune with their interests and level of attainment. Development of desirable study habits. Learning will become more effective. Development of qualities like self effort and self confidence. The confidence to learn independently and to stand on their own legs for executing responsibilities will be reflected in future life.

15. DISADVANTAGES It wont be applicable for a large number of students. Unsuitable for an average child. Oral work is discouraged. Difficult topics cannot be covered in this method. Lack of well equipped libraries and reading room.

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