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                   Notes          24.2 Nature of Group-Controlled Instruction

                                  Both the teacher-controlled instruction and the learner-controlled instruction are effective modes
                                  of instruction mainly for cognitive and skill development of individuals. In these mode, of
                                  instruction  the individuals develop a feeling of competing with one another, defeating one
                                  another. It spoils the innocent fun of children and of young students. It also does not educate
                                  students on how to lead a harmonious life in the society. Therefore. it is important to suppledent
                                  these two modes of instruction with group-controlled instruction. It develops the power of
                                  expression. critical thinking, tolerance, belongingness, trust, team spirit, habit of helping each
                                  other, etc. Thus, GCI can help prepare knowledgeable and skilled humanbeings who could support
                                  a society with democratic values leading to harmonious life, prosperity and happiness.
                                  In Indian classrooms today there is lot of emphasis these days on cognitive development due to
                                  the instructional procedures adopted in the schools. This is mainly because we depend heavily on
                                  teacher controlled instruction methods such as lecture, demonstration, etc. Due to this, the
                                  development of certain skills in students remains ignored. Therefore, it is essential. that group-
                                  conirolled instruction be organised in schools. You may be keen to know what is this Group
                                  Controlled Instruction (GCI). Let us understand the concept of Group-Controlled Instruction
                                  (GCI) more closely before we discuss the procedures to organise Group-Controlled Instruction
                                  (GCI) at the school level.
                                  Types of Group-Controlled Instruction:  Considaring the nature of activities organised under
                                  group controlled instruction, GCI can be divided into two broad categories. viz., group interactive
                                  sessions and activities involving team work. However, this classification should not create a
                                  feeling in you that activities which
                                                             Group Controlled Instruction
                                              Group Interactive                   Group Activities
                                              Sessions                            Involving Team-work
                                  involve team -work do not. have any interaction. These activities also have interaction. It is only
                                  the emphasis of interaction and team work and the nature of instructional activities on the bases
                                  of which classification i.s based.
                                  In group interactive sessions, students make a presentation on some topic and discuss it in a
                                  group. Through intraction, they acquire the ability to clearly express their views, critically examine
                                  others' views, and tolerate others' views and reactions. Thus, students develop their expression
                                  power, tolerance, critical thinking, ability to argue without causing offence. Group activities
                                  involving team work develop the ability to work in teams. They also develop the spirit of
                                  togetherness, belongingness, trust and cooperation.




                                          Group controlled instruction provides deeper understanding of knowledge through
                                          participation in group work including discussion.

                                  Self Assessment
                                  1.  Fill in the blanks
                                     (i) ................... is based on the fact that every member of the group activity participates in the
                                        instructional activity.
                                    (ii) Group controlled instructions provides ................... of knowledge through participation in
                                        group work including discussion.
                                    (iii) It is essential that group controlled instruction be organised in ................. .
                                    (iv) It is important to supplement the two modes teacher controlled instruction and ....................
                                        with group controlled instruction.







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