Role of Teacher in Promoting Activity Based Learning among Students at Secondary Level
Role of Teacher in Promoting Activity Based Learning
Keywords:
Role of Teacher, Activity based learning, Secondary LevelAbstract
This study was conducted to determine teachers' role in promoting activity-based learning among students at the secondary level. The current study was quantitative in nature. Descriptive research was used to conduct the study and a survey method was conducted for data collection. The population of the study consisted of all the secondary school teachers of district Kotli AJ&K. Simple random sampling technique was used for the selection of the sample. A five-point Likert scale questionnaire was used as a tool in this study. The researcher applied frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation to analyze data. It is concluded that teachers think that students can better learn through dramatic techniques in the classroom and students improve their verbal and non-verbal skills through dramatization techniques. Moreover, teachers practice these techniques in the classroom to promote activity-based learning. It is concluded that teachers perceived that group discussion is an excellent technique for enhancing the learning of students and for better learning, also group discussion provides equal opportunities to participate. It is recommended that teacher may use different techniques in the classroom. Students learn more with different techniques. Furthermore, these techniques improve their student’s communication skills.
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