Micro Teaching: Brief Encounter

Micro
Teaching
Brief Encounter :
• Definition
“Microteaching is a scaled down teaching

encounter in reduced class size , content
and time “
- D.W.Allen(1966)
• Meaning
Micro teaching is a procedure in which a student teacher

practices teaching with a reduce number of pupils in a reduced
period of time with emphasis on a narrow and specific teaching
skill.
Skills of Micro Teaching you have learnt till
now
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Micro
Teaching
Chalk Board
Writing Skill
Skill of Black-board Writing:
Blackboards, being the visual aids, are widely used in

all aspects of education and training, and are most
suitable for giving a holistic picture of the lesson. A
good blackboard work brings clearness in perception
and the concepts being taught, and adds variety to the
lesson.
Meaning of a chalk board
A blackboard or chalkboard is a reusable writing

surface on which text or drawings are made with sticks
of calcium sulphate, known, when used for this
purpose, as chalk. Chalkboards were originally made
of smooth, thin sheets of black or dark grey slate
stone. Modern versions are often green or brown and
are thus sometimes called a greenboard or
brownboard instead
How learning happens? ….:
• Research around the world suggests that
 20% of what we hear;

 30% of what we see;
 50% of what we see and hear;
 90% of what we see, hear & do.
Cont…….
Characteristics of a good chalk board
• Its surface should be rough enough so that it is capable or

holding the writing on the board.
• Its surface should be dull so that it can eliminate glare.
• Its surface should be such that the writing on the board can be
easily removed by making use of a cloth or a foam duster.
• Its height should be so adjusted that it is within the easy reach
of the teacher and is easily visible to the students.
Advantages of Chalk board
• It is a very convenient teaching aid for group teaching.

• It is quite economical and can be used again and again.
• Its use is accompanied by the appropriate actions on the part of
the teacher. The illustrations drawn on the black board captures
student’s attention.
• It is one of the most valuable supplementary teaching aids.
• It can be used as a good visual aid for drill and revision.
• It is a convenient aid for giving lesson notes to the students.
Effective use of chalk board
• Write in a clear and legible handwriting the important points

on the chalk board but avoid over crowding of information on
the chalk board.
• The size of the works written on blackboard should be such
that they can be seen even by the backbenchers. The letters
should not be less than one inch in height . The recommended
height of letters on a chalk board in between 6 cm to 8 cm , for
this the teacher should frequently inspect his own chalk board
writing from the viewpoint of the backbench on a corner seat.
• There should be proper arrangement of light in the classroom
so that the chalkboard remains glare free.
• To emphasize some points or parts of a sketch or a diagram
coloured chalk be used.
• Rub off the information already discussed in the class and
noted down by the student.
• Draw a difficult illustration before hand to save the class time.
• Stand on one side of the chalk board while explaining some
points to the students.
•
• Use both upper and lowercase letters (as opposed to only
capital letters). The eye recognizes words by their shape rather
than the individual letters. Writing in capital letters destroys
the shape and forces the reader to recognize the word by first
distinguishing each letter. This significantly slows reading rate.
• If you use colored chalk or markers, be sure that the colors
used are visible from the back of the classroom. Do not use
more than four different colors at one time.
• Maintain eye contact with your students as much as possible.
Don’t obstruct their view of what you’ve written. Write on the
board, then turn and talk.
Components of
Chalk Board
Writing Skill
The components of the skill of blackboard
writing are:
i. Legibility ( Easy to read )

ii. Size and alignment ( In a straight line )
iii. Highlighting main points
iv. Utilization of the space
v. Blackboard summary
vi. Correctness
vii. Position of the teacher and
viii. Contact with the pupils.
Component 1 :
• Legibility ( Easy to read ): A legible handwriting on the

blackboard draws the attention of the learners and encourages
them to improve upon their handwritings. In order to make
handwritings more legible, the teacher should see that a clear
distinction is ensured between every letter, adequate space is
maintained between individual letters and words.
Component 2 :
• Size and Alignment: The size of the letters written by the

teacher on the board should be uniform and large enough to be
read from the last row. The size of the capital letters should be
larger than that of the small letters and the handwritings should
be as vertical as possible without being diverged from a line.
Component 3 :
• Highlighting Main Points: The main points or words

written on the board should only be highlighted by underlying
them. Colored chalks should be used suitably for the purpose
of drawing the learners attention to those main points that need
to be highlighted too.
Component 4 :
• Utilization of the Space: For the proper utilization of the

space important words or statements should be written on the
board. Overwriting on the letters should be avoided as it makes
the blackboard work untidy. Only essential materials should be
retained on the blackboard and unnecessary words should be
rubbed off.
Component 5 :
• Blackboard Summary: In order to make teaching

meaningful to the learners the teacher should develop
blackboard summary at the end of the lesson. This should be so
brief that the learners can recollect the whole lesson at a
glance.
Component 6 :
• Correctness: While constructing sentences on the board, the

teacher should be careful about correct spelling, punctuation,
grammar, etc.
Component 7 :
• Position of the Teacher: The position of teacher should not

be in between the learners and the blackboard.
Component 8 :
Contact with Pupils: The teacher, at the time of writing

on the board, should maintain eye-contact with his
learners. This is necessary for controlling interactions,
maintaining disciplines, sustaining attentions of the
learners, etc.
Things to remember
• Avoid overcrowding on board --- Every thing written should be clear and easily
noticeable.
• Avoid overwriting --- use the duster/wiper whole heartedly.
• Avoid too much of light on the board.
• Blow the duster outside the class.
• Use proper punctuation marks , spelling and grammar.
• Avoid excessive speedy writing on the board.
• Rub the content on board after a reasonable time and warning.
• Use coloured chalks to add creativity and better understanding.
• Use straight lines to write. Do not write in tilted manner.
• Use big letters and alphabets .
• Do not talk to board while writing or drawing a diagram.
• Maintain contact with students within small pauses while writing lengthier
contents.
• Rub the contents on the board while leaving the class.
Chalk Board Writing Skill- Observation chart
Rating Scale
Sub Topic
Sub Topic 1
Rating
2
Scale
3 4 5
Shape , size and clarity of letters 1 2 3 4 5
Space between letters & words
Punctuation & writing Speed
Planning of board writing
Presentation of points
Appropriate Writing
Utility for attention

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Micro

“Microteaching is a scaled down teaching

Micro teaching is a procedure in which a student teacher

Blackboards, being the visual aids, are widely used in

A blackboard or chalkboard is a reusable writing

• Research around the world suggests that

 20% of what we hear;

• Its surface should be rough enough so that it is capable or

• It is a very convenient teaching aid for group teaching.

• Write in a clear and legible handwriting the important points

i. Legibility ( Easy to read )

• Legibility ( Easy to read ): A legible handwriting on the

• Size and Alignment: The size of the letters written by the

• Highlighting Main Points: The main points or words

• Utilization of the Space: For the proper utilization of the

• Blackboard Summary: In order to make teaching

• Correctness: While constructing sentences on the board, the

• Position of the Teacher: The position of teacher should not

Contact with Pupils: The teacher, at the time of writing

Punctuation & writing Speed

Planning of board writing

Utility for attention

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