Skill of Introduction (set induction)

Skill of Introduction (set induction)

1. The skill of Introduction (Set induction) Dr.M.Deivam Assistant Professor Department of Education The Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed to be University) Gandhigram , Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu -624 302

2. Introduction The skill of introduction is one of the micro-teaching skill, set of rules followed while introducing the lesson while teaching. The many research studies found “if you introduce the lesson in effective manner, then only whole process of the classroom activity is good” .

3. Cont., The skill of introduction some time known as set induction. The student teacher while introduce the lesson in between he/she may ask lower order question, through is question the teacher can identify the amount of entering behaviour possessed by the students.

4. Keep in mind while introduce the lesson Start the lesson with the related ideas or concepts A lesson may be introduced by the way of asking lower order question to the lesson to be taught If you say any example, it should be according the mental age of the student and that example related to life oriented, then only student can understand the concept easily.

5. Cont., You can start the lesson with story related to the lesson A lesson may be introduced through lecture cum demonstration You can start the lesson with drama related to the lesson

6. Objectives To focus the student attention on what is to be learnt. Giving meaning to a new concept or principle To motivate the students To stimulate student interest and involvement

7. When to use At the beginning of a lesson. When changing topics. Before a question and answer session. Before a panel discussion. Before films, filmstrips, video clips, radio programmes

8. Components Attention gaining Motivation stimulation Cognitive link Structure provision

9. An appraisal guide – set induction Components Of Set Induction Yes No Attention Gaining 1. Use of voice to focus interest 2. Use of audio-visual aids 3. Use of gestures and eye contact 4. Introducing something unusual Motivation stimulation 1. To arouse curiosity 2. Use of storytelling technique 3. Involve students in their tasks 4. Ask provocative questions

10. Cont., Cognitive Link 1. Relate to past experience 2. Relate to new experience 3. Relate to current events 4. Relate to students’ interest and experience Structure Pro vision 1. Stating the limits of the task 2. Using a series of questions 3. Stating ways to accomplish task 4. Stating activity, task or project Please (√) at the relevant column.