Unit planning

Unit planning

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  UnitPlan MEANING The plan forthe instruction of a unit is known as unit plan. It is a challenging task tobe formed by a teacher as part of the pedagogic analysis.
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  Definition of UnitPlan  Preston defines a unit as “A unit is as large a block of related subject matter as can be over viewed by the learner.  Sanford view “Outline of carefully selected subject matter which has been isolated because of its relationship to pupils”  Wisely “ The unit is an organized body of information and experience designed to effect significant outcomes for the learner”
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  Principles of unitplanning 1. Principle of comprehensiveness 2. Principle of clarity 3. Principle of systematic presentation 4. Principle of economy in time
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  Characteristics of UnitPlan • Objective Based:-The objective of Unit should be clearly defined and the plan of unit should be based on these objectives. Objective should be in written form. • Relevant teaching aids:-A unit plan should include teaching aids how and when to be used. Teaching of unit should be supported by a set of appropriate teaching aids like charts, graphs, pictures, diagram, maps etc. • Use of simple language:- An ideal unit plan should emphasize on the simplicity and clarity of the subject and the mental capacity of the students.
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  Continue  Use ofstrategies, tactics, techniques and teaching aids:- A teacher should have a good command over general principles of teaching, so that he can use the strategies and the techniques accordingly in the content matter.  Illustration:- An ideal unit plan should incorporates illustrations and examples related to the daily life of the students and also have effective illustration throughout the period.  Time Sense:- A unit plan prepared according to the mental level of student and duration of period can prove to be ideal one.
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  Continue  Evaluation:- Agood unit plan should also mention the method of evaluation to assess the performance of the students.  Home Work:-To check the level of the acquired knowledge through class room learning, the students should be provided with the home work. A good unit plan should include relevant home assignment.
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  EVALUATION SELECTING OF TEACHINGAIDS LEARNING EXPERIENCES DETEMINATION OF OBJECTIVES CONTENT ANALYSIS SELECTION OF UNIT ASSIGNMENT Steps in Unit Planning
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  1.Selection and systematisationof the Unit : The preparation of a unit plan is subject. A unit should be first step in the to select a unit from the viewed as a whole. 2.Content Analysis : After selecting the unit , the teacher has to analysis its content carefully. This analysis help the teacher to have a through knowledge of the subject matter. 3.Determination of objectives : The third step is to determine the major as well as specific objectives that should be realised by teaching this unit. 4.Learning Experience : Deciding upon the major learning experience is the next step. These should be objective based, life centered and learned centered.
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  5. Selecting ofTeaching Aids : For making the learning experiences objective based and effective a variety of instructional aids may become necessary. The next step are the teaching aids is to decide carefully what should be used. 6.Evaluation : The types of evaluation tools and techniques determined for assessing the realisation of the pre- goals are to be selected in this stage. 7.Assignment : The final step is to decide upon the assignment to be given to students.
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  Design of UnitPlan S. No. Topics of unit No. of lesson required Time Require d(Period s) Scope of Subject Matter Method of Teachin g Teachin g Aids 1 2 3 4 5
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  Merits of UnitPlan  It makes the school work more meaningful because activities of unit are purposeful and inter-related.  Learning is directed towards specific aims, objectives and goals to be achieved.  Unit plan makes the process of learning more interesting.  It provides the proper correlation of subject matter with the life of the child and with the other school subjects.  In the process of teaching and learning, the participation of teacher and taught take place.  The students can apply the gained knowledge practically in the their life
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  Demerits of UnitPlan  Only experts can teach by this method which is available less in number,  If it is teacher dominated, students takes less interest in learning.  Proper evaluation cannot carried out in the lower classes.  Wrong unit Planning can create the confusion in the mind of child.