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Notes 3. In the role of an observer, the pupil-teacher may commit mistakes in the recording.
4. The concentration of pupils mind is necessary in the learning process. Though the simulated
teaching is a from of a play which lacks the seriousness of the teachers.
5. To use this technique, the pupil-teacher needs much preparation. There are few teachers
who opt for extra work-load.
6. Initially, sometimes the practice of teaching skills such as the skill of asking questions
becomes difficult for many pupil-teachers.
7. This technique cannot be used in the case of young children.

The simulated technique provides reinforcement to students to develop teaching skill
and avoid the risk of actual classroom encounter.

Self Assessment

2. State whether the following statements are 'True' or 'False':
(i) Simulated teaching provides an opportunity to the student teachers to study any analyse
critical teaching problems.
(ii) The concentration of pupil mind is not necessary in the learning process.
(iii) Simulated teaching the best replacement of demonstration lesson.
(iv) The presence of teacher and the observes is not necessary during this technique.

18.5 Precautions of Simulated Teaching

(a) It is proper to participate the pupil-teachers of the same subject in the practice session of this
technique.
(b) Before starting the practice the pupil-teachers should prepare micro-lesson plan.
(c) Every pupil-teacher should be given an opportunity of playing the roles of the teacher and
the observer.
(d) The presence of the teacher and the observer is essential during this technique. It maintains
the discipline and seriousness in the class.
(e) After the teaching is over, a discussion should be followed so that the pupil-teachers may
bring necessary changes in their behaviour.

18.6 Advantages of Simulated Teaching

According to Cruick Shank, the following advantages of simulated techniques are:
1. By using this technique, a relationship between the theory and practice is forged or established.
2. It provides an opportunity to the student teachers to study any analyze critical teaching
problems.
3. It helps in gaining the advantages of classroom manners.
4.. It helps in understanding the behavioral problems of classroom and in advancing solution
to those problems.
5. It provides feedback to the student teachers and provides insight to take a decision about his
own teaching actives. Besides these, there are some other advantages too as forces.
6. It provides as opportunity to rapport see different type of questions i.e. open thinking type,
close thinking type.

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