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Unit–7: Learner–Centred Strategies

6. Learning difficulties is based on a system of corrective instruction and they are given additional time Notes

for their studies. For this programmed disciplinary instruction material can be used. Books have been
suggested for studies and extra time is given for this. Tutorial Classed are also arranged. Corrective
technique is also used for the difficulties of the students so that they can receive ownership level.

This type of learning is tested again.
7. Remedial teaching and instruction for each learning unit is tested at the end diffi culties conclusion

and Stratification of students is done. Similarly, all students are trying to gain ownership level.
8. The goal of formative testing is to provide remedial teaching and instruction while that of summative
testing is stratification. Both exams are helpful in achieving ownership, thus supplement each

other. Reinforcement of teachers and students is also provided. Students become aware of learning

difficulties because of diagnostic test, from which the proper instruction is provided.

Who developed Mastery learning method?

7.5 Assignments Strategy

Homework also comes under teaching method. Most teachers use it in school subjects. Students get
the opportunities individual learning, courses arrangements and assimilation. Also student gets the
opportunity to revisit the learned course. It is based on psychology.
By Assignments Strategy, all the objectives of cognitive side can be obtained. The low-level objectives
of functional side can be achieved. They can’t be used for the development of the affective side. For
homework, the importance should be given to learning objectives.
Principle—Based on following principle:
1. Principle of Interest.
2. Law of Exercise.
3. Principle of Individual Difference.
4. Principle of Reality.
5. Principle of Assimilation.
6. Learning by Doing Principle.
Characteristics—Its major characteristics are:
1. Used for the development of personal abilities and skills.
2. Study becomes habitual.
3. Develop original thinking and imagination power.
4. Right attitude towards study develops in students.
5. Students get the opportunity to learn their experience.
6. Opportunity to get individual educational guidance.
Precautions—The following precautions should keep in mind while giving homework:
1. Homework should be given related to courses taught.
2. The format and language should be clear.
3. The useful books should also be told.

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