INDIVIDUALIZED

TEACHING
METHODS

E. PREPARING PROJECTS &

COLLECTIONS

Project could be in the form of a finished

product that is constructed for the purpose of
demonstrating how a principle works.
Collection organized way of presenting a
variety of objects, organisms or materials which
is classified according to some common
characteristics.

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INSTRUCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Develop the students manipulative skill, measurement
ability and keen aesthetic sense.
Bring out their creativity & resourcefulness
An evaluation of the completed piece of work could add
to the grade in the subject.

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A completed product could be a source of pride, joy, &

satisfaction.
In putting up a collection, they gather things & learn to
identify & classify them.
After their presentation, theyre motivated to take good
care & keep them in exhibit shelves.
Can be used over & over again in teaching
The students initiative, industry & sense of responsibility
are developed.
SUGGESTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Background information about the project
The principle for the project must be clearly understood
Use locally available objects & materials

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For their collection, choose things that show a wide

variety of forms & are abundant in the locality
Construct projects/present collections after every big
unit
Suggest a number of things worth collecting
Value of orderliness, neatness & accuracy of collections
Reserve space for outstanding projects & rare
collections
Preservation & cleaning techniques

F. DISCOVERY APPROACH

Teaching strategy which aims to assist the

student in finding solutions to a
problem/attaining a learning objective through
self-discovery.
Guided discovery the teacher assists the
students minimally in initiating the search for
information.

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INSTRUCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Student gains first-hand experience
Use of all senses
Permanent learning
It develops critical thinking
Joy & pride in discovering

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Independent search can lead to full blown research

The teacher stays nondirective
LIMITATIONS:
Lack of needed tools may hamper the scientific
procedure
Less capable ones may not be successful despite
guidance
It may lead to trial-and-error unless properly guided

G. CONSTRUCTIVIST APPROACH

Construction of meaning through the

interaction of prior knowledge & new learning
events

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INSTRUCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Provide students w/ relevant experiences from which
they can construct their own meaning
The teacher acts as a facilitator
Learning activities & events rather than fixed
documents
Ceases the traditional learning
Lessons are activity-oriented
live through a learning episode

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SUGGESTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Always find connection with the previous lesson
Inquiry teaching
Reflection
Activities developing the creativity, critical thinking
skills, & innovativeness
Construction & reconstruction of meanings

H. EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

To experience an event means to live through,

to actually see, feel, or encounter a certain
situation

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INSTRUCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Direct & keen observations followed by an analysis of
what has been understood
Children learn best from experiences
Interaction with others
Accumulated experiences are further examined and
evaluated by themselves
The child:
- Should be personally involved in the leaning task

- Must discover the knowledge by himself

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The objectives of the learning activity must be clearly

understood
Experiential learning emphasizes what one is studying,
also making conclusions & generalizations
The teacher should lead the students in connecting the
current experience to previous ones
SUGGESTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Involve the students in planning a learning activity
Allow sufficient time for student reflection
Pay attention to positive feelings in analyzing the
experience
Encourage students to communicate their experiences
to others

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Have an adequate supply of materials available

Wide variety of real-life situations
Encourage the students to record their observations
A journal would be a great help for the teacher in
keeping track of observable changes

I. SPECIAL REPORTS

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INSTRUCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Can be either in oral or written form
It develops the skill in gathering information &
presenting them in a clear way
Develops the ability to communicate in an interesting
manner
An effective way of searching for uncommon
information
The skill & experience gained in presenting a scientific
paper is a valued achievement
Special reports require careful evaluation
Oral reports may be evaluated instantly


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SUGGESTIONS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Special reports are resorted to either by an individual
or by groups
If the reporting will be done by group, make sure that
everyone is actively involved in the activity
Individual reports may be assigned for rare topics
Suggest techniques such as interviews or actual visits
to the area being observed
Refrain from plagiarism
Presentation of scientific reports
Oral reports must be assigned to those who can deliver
well organized information
All sources of information must be fully acknowledged