Introduction
Efficiency
in teaching of English language will be reflected in the performance of the
learner both inside and outside the classroom. Education systems that are dynamic adopt certain
techniques for efficient transaction of ideas. There are
certain techniques in teaching and its
prime goal is to serve as a touch stone of successful English teaching. The
teachers adopt certain approaches, methods, and creative techniques to teach
functions, vocabulary items etc. Computer
Assisted Learning (CAL) is one such
method. Let us explore how
CAL can be used for teaching
the SCERT Course book.
Computer
Assisted Learning a can be defined as a computer program or file developed
specifically for educational purposes.
Computer
Assisted learning can make lessons such more interactive and engaging, and can pique the interest of
even the most reluctant of pupils. It encompasses a lot of different technologies
and ideas, but can be understood easily
enough . it can be summarize as “the use
of electronic devices / computers to provide educational instruction ad to
learn".
The
great thing about this teaching method is that it can be implemented in every type of classroom, from Kindergarten art
class which to medical school class
which students use computer models to learn to operateon the human body.
Using CAL, language teachers can help their
students retain more vocabulary and grammar by having them watch videos, play
computer games or even navigate the
internet using only their target language. It also enables students to use that
target language in a more active way, which helps them learn more naturally
than just rote memorization.
Advantages
*It
caters to the Individual.
*It
promotes active interaction and use of target language.
*It
lets students see their progress.
*It
breaks down complex topics into smaller pieces.
*It’s
interesting and engaging.
The first Unit of the Standard IX Course Book includes the following:
1. The
Race (story)
2. Learning the Game (Autobiography)
3.Twoice
a week winter thorough(poem)
The Race (Nisha Punjabi)
The
Race is a short story by Nisha Punjabi which shows how a good sportsmanship is moulded
by perseverance, motivation and self confidence. The story helps to bring motivation and confidence among the learners
Teaching
using CAL
*By
showing the animation video of the Race – can transact the content.
*Vocabulary
teaching by showing pictures through ICT and
also
showing certain examples
*The vocabulary
or the new wordsare introduced through ICT
*In
order to familiarise commentary shows an extract from the 20-20 Cricket match
and it is projected on the screen using
a project along speakers.
*All
of the students has to create their own blog and upload the story The race by changing the ending part according to their
creativity.
*By
Showing the main events (the cartoons) of
the story, the students to describe what it is
*Suggesting
another name for Race
*Uploading
the commentary on their blog
*Write
a review of the story on the Blog
* Each
student has to create their own quiz with
the help of quiz maker (application)
*The
students have to create a Cartoon
character of Tarun and to illustrate the main events, main characters, features
etc
*After
all these activities the teacher can upload her notes
Learning The Game (Autobiography)
Learning the Game is an extract from Sachin
Tendulkar's Autobiography `Playing it My Way!
Teaching
using CAL
*
Introduce the lesson by showing one of
Sachin's Interview, cricket etc- The students has to identify the theme
*Also
show the animation video
*Ask
the students to prepare their profile and about any other eminent personality and
upload it in blog
*Ask
the students to pick up their favourite quotes by Sachin or from Sachin’s Autobiography and write a review
and upload it on the blog
*Construct
a flipbook regarding Sachin
*Construct
a blog and write a review about how ‘Learning the Game’ influenced the students
*Teach
Vocabulary through word puzzles
*Construct
a newspaper report by including their own creativepicture by considering Sachin's victoryas the theme
*Enact
a puppetry show by considering Sachin’s
victory as the theme and upload it in the class blog
*Attempt
a review of the lesson and upload it on the class blog
*Provide
at least one link regarding ‘learning the Game in the class blog
Twice a Week The Winter Thorough
Teaching
using CAL
*Can
show different seasons and asks the students to equate with life and then introduce the poem
*Play the animation video of the Poem with the help of ICT
*Teach
the Poetic devices by showing the pictures, Comparisons and certain other
examples with the help of ICT
*Provide
vocabulary through pictures asks the children to describe it according to their
poetic sense
*Create
a similar poem and upload it on the Blog
*Attempt
an appreciation of the poem
*Flipped
classroom can be applied here
*Teachers
should upload all the notes after all the activities
Summing
up
CAL
has its own advantages as well as
disadvantages but if we use it discreetly we can enrich
the quality of education. It can also be used to enhance the techno-pedagogic skills of the
learner as well as the teacher.
References
*https://www.sciencedirect.com
*https://www.teachingenglish.org.uk
-Submitted
by Ms. Praveena S.Prasad
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