Semester 1seminar

                                          SEMESTER -1

                                EDU-04.2:THEORETICAL BASE OFENGLISH EDUCATION 

SEMINAR  

Topic 

Behaviourism -imitation, repetition, reinforcement 

Introduction 

Teaching learning of a language is a matter  of practice. The language teacher can teach the language any way he likes. But the knowledge and application of certain principles help him to teach the same language effectively. 

Behaviourism 

Fixing up objectives of teaching in behavioural terms is the need of the hour for better class room teaching learning situations. The teaching objectives are achieved in teams of change of behaviour of learners.

Behavioural changes in the students through different skills.

1.Skill in listening -objectives in behavioural terms 

2.Skill in speaking-objectives in behavioural terms 

3.Skill in reading-objectives in behavioural terms 

4.Skill in writing -objectives in behavioural terms 

5.Comprehension -objectives in behavioural terms 

6.Application -objectives in behavioural terms 

Imitation

Learning of any language is based on the principle of imitation. Intact imitation is natural to man.From childhood, language is best learnt through imitation. 

Repetition 

Thorndike who put experimental evidences in favour of utility of repetition and exercise in the learning process. Practice makes a man perfect 

Reinforcement 

During teaching the teacher should try to give positive reinforcement to the students. 

Conclusion 

Behaviourism through imitation, repetition and reinforcement are the parts of Psycho linguistic methods which helps to teach effectively. 

Reference 

Teaching English as a foreign language -Dr.M.S.Sachdeva

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SEMINAR REPORT 

I presented my seminar on 21st August 2016 Wednesday 

DEMONSTRATION -SEMESTER 1

DEMONSTRATION
      Lesson Template -1
Name of the teacher trainee:Hima.H.G
Name of the school :G.H.S.Kanjiramkulam
Subject :English
Unit :Wings and wheels
Subunit:Marvellous Travel
Issue:Travel
Sub issue :new ideas of travelling
                    Knowledge and insight on travelling
                     mental and spiritual aspects of travelling. .
Curricular statements
The learners,
    read various literary texts like novel, story and poem
    identify poetic devices like images,rhymingwords, rhyming scheme. ...
Pre-requisites
   The learners,
       May have this experience of travelling
        May have travelling by bus or train. ...
Teaching learning resources
   Course book, source book, chart,dictionary
Classroom interaction Procedure
   Informal interaction
    Entry activity
     Linktalk
     Microprocessing of the input
      Individual reading
       Tracking the reading
        Sharing with pair orpeer
         Sitting in groups
       Megaphoning
        Glossary reference
        Scaffolded reading
        Appreciation of the poem
       Finding answers to the questions
      Reading aloud by the learners
       Discourse construction
       Review questions
       Follow up activity
      Blackboard summary
LESSON TEMPLATE -2
  Name of the teacher trainee :JincyM.L.Das
Name of the school :G.H.S.Kanjiramkulam
Subject :English
Unit :Care for the morrow
Subunit :Listen to the mountain
Issue :preservation of nature
Sub issue :agriculture, natural phenomena and natural calamities
Curricular  statements
........Blackboard summary
LESSON TEMPLATE -3
Name of the teacher trainee :Sreela M.L
Name of the school :
Subject :English
Unit :Wings and wheels
Subunit :From a railway carriage
Theme:knowledge and insight on travelling
mental and spiritual aspects of travelling
Content analysis :the poet describes his experience of a railway journey. He narrates theamazing speed of the train.He presents the natural scenes as seen from the window of a railway carriage. .....
Pre-requisites. ....follow up activity