METHODS OF TEACHING

The best curriculum and the perfect syllabus remain alive if quickened into Life by the proper teaching methods. The method is the means of reaching pre-determined ends. It forms the most critical link in the total teaching-learning chain, which has, on the one hand, the goals and purposes and, on the other, results and values. The objectives of teaching these subjects should govern all decisions regarding teaching procedures in different topics. To achieve comprehensive goals of teaching other subjects, methods are needed to expose the pupils to knowledge and experiences helpful in developing understanding, critical thinking, practical skills, and interests through a particular topic.