ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Special Education)

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Course: General Methods of Teaching (8601)
Level: B.Ed (1 ½ & 2½ Years) Semester: Autumn, 2017
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1–4)
Note: Attempt all questions. Please avoid reproducing from books.
Q.1 Give answers to the following short questions. (5x4=20)
i. The personal and professional qualities of teachers.
ii. What is a case method?
iii. Define and compare active learning and Cooperative Learning.
iv. What is lesson planning? Write down the five merits of lesson planning for
the teachers.
v. Define the term inquiry approach; enlist the methods that come under the
umbrella of this approach.
Q.2 Define and explain the concept of effective teaching. Highlight the principles of
effective teaching. (20)
Q.3 What is Gagnes’ framework for instructional development? (20)
Q.4 Why is outlining of goals/objectives necessary before planning a lesson? How are
objectives stated in behavioral terms? (20)
Q.5 Define and describe the term motivation. What are different types of motivation?
Discuss in detail. (20)
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 5–9)
Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40
Q.1 What is an activity? Discuss the importance of activity method. Name different
types of activities you would use in English. (20)
Q.2 Analyze the effectiveness of guided discussion method. Explain the structure of
guided discussion method. (20)
Q.3 Define the terms “Evaluation” and “Students Evaluation”. Highlight the
importance of students’ evaluation. (20)
Q.4 Describe the purpose of teaching tools and how many types of teaching tools are
used in the classrooms? (20)
Q.5 Write down the advantages and disadvantages of using multimedia. (20)
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