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STUDENTS’ ATTITUDE TOWARDS DIFFERENT TEACHING METHODS AT SECONDARY LEVEL
Authors:
Umaima Khan, Faiza Ghaffar, Nosheen Khaliq, Dur-e-Fatima, Amra ShafikKeywords
methods of teaching, attitude of students, effective teaching and improved learning. ,Abstract
Teaching is a vital profession and is considered as a key to develop society and enhance the development of future generations. So, it is inevitable to find out effective methods of teaching to achieve maximum output. The purpose of this study is to analyze the attitude of students towards different methods of teaching in order to provide proper guidance to teachers at secondary school level. This research provides a comprehensive account on drawing out the merits of various teaching methods in their instruction process and minimize the demerits of these methods after adopting an eclectic and comprehensive approach. The instructional process is carried out keeping in mind the mental level of students. To achieve this purpose, quantitative paradigm is applied. Survey is carried out and data is collected through questionnaire by random sampling of secondary school students to find their viewpoint about the most useful techniques of instruction that must be practically employed in the classroom. Ten public and private schools are included for carrying out the survey where four hundred students at secondary level are considered as population. Out of them, hundred students are selected as sample by random sampling technique. There response is recorded for further analysis. Percentage is calculated according to the agreement or disagreement of the students on a particular viewpoint. Findings prove that traditional methods of teaching are insufficient for a modern classroom and young generation needs a comprehensible plan of instruction which must take eclectic approach and e. learning into account.