Reading Material for Lesson 4.1 Lesson Plan

5. Four step method

5.2. Presentation

After the trainees are prepared to receive the lesson, the subject is taught. According to this step, care should be taken to present the subject before the trainees in a logical, systematic, and effective way.

The instructor should begin teaching a lesson slowly after giving an introduction of the lesson, and after associating with the subject or lesson already taught. the Instructor should explain the difficult subject and objective so that the trainee may not feel any difficulty in understanding the lesson.

 The instructor should use very simple language in teaching the subject. The subject should be divided into several objectives and each objective explained thoroughly. If the whole subject is taught as one, it will be difficult for the trainees to understand it in detail.

 The instructor should tell about the subject which is proposed to be taught and then explain or teach about the various aspects of the matter in greater detail. This will enable the trainees to learn well.

 The instructor should ask questions from the trainees in order to know whether the trainees understand the lesson being taught. If the subject is presented to the trainees, but if the trainees do not understand it, then it will be useless to teach. The Instructor should therefore find out by asking questions or through some other means to find out whether the trainees understand the lesson being taught.

 During this step the following points should be kept in mind

 •   Follow the lesson plan.

 •   Develop the topic in a logical order.

 •   Make use of the teaching aids such as wall charts, models, actual objects, chalk board, and other audio- visual aids effectively.

 •   Use questions to

a   stimulate the learner’s thinking - (introductory review questions)

 b   Check the understanding and to develop the subject (Development questions)

 c   Encourage the learner to ask questions (application questions)