Lesson 4: Sytematic Approach to Teaching

Sytematic Approach to Teaching

The systematic approach to teaching provides a method for the functional organization and development of instruction. This method applies to preparation of materials for classroom use, as well as for print and non-print media. Inputs to the systems approach include well defined objectives, analysis of the intended audience, special criteria desired by the customer, analysis and use of existing resources, and a team of instructional system specialists, subject matter experts, writers, and visual specialists. Outputs are functional relations trees, functional block diagrams, a teaching sequence chart, and frames (a combination of words and visuals on a specific topic from the teaching sequence chart). The three step production flow consists of content requirements, content development, and use. Material is divided into levels of detail, so that the student studies only until he has reached the level he needs. At each level of detail, the material is treated as a whole, then in its parts, and finally recombined into a functional whole. Visuals illustrating the concepts are included.

The system approach views the entire educational program as a system of interrelated parts. It is an orchestrated learning pattern with all parts harmoniously integrated in to the whole: the school, the teacher, the students, the objectives, the media, the materials, and assessment tools and procedures. Such an approach integrates the older, more familiar methods and tools of instruction with the new ones such as the computer.

SYSTEMATIZED INSTRUCTION

·         Define objectives

Considers the student’s need, interest and readiness.

·         Choose appropriate method

To be utilized and used by the teacher

·         Choose appropriate exercises

Learning Activities that could spell out the instructional objectives.

·         Assigning personnel roles

Who are the persons involved in the instruction and their tasks.

·         Implement the instruction

Actual mode of instruction in which all plans are being utilized.

·         Evaluate Outcomes

Examining if the instructional objective was attained or not

·         Refine the process

Getting the system fixed before entering to other cycle.