PRE-SERVICE TEACHERS’ OPINIONS ABOUT THE MICROTEACHING METHOD IN TEACHING PRACTICE CLASSES

Abstract

Microteaching is helpful in developing different techniques like preparing lesson plan, selecting goals of teaching, confidence of speaking in front of others, the ability of asking questions and usage of evaluation techniques. The main aims of this research paper was to find out the opinions of pre-service teachers about micro teaching as pedagogical innovation and to examine the effectiveness of Micro-teaching in their professional life. The quantitative research approach was selected. All the pre-service teachers of two universities (University of Punjab and University of education) were the population of this study. According to the purpose of the study, 150 pre-service teachers were selected as a sample through using random sampling technique from Punjab University Lahore and University of Education Lahore. To collect the necessary data and information for the study, a questionnaire was developed under the guidance of supervisor. The questionnaire included 15 statements. The major findings of the study indicated that majority of the pre service teachers favoured that microteaching is a technique, which provides immediate feedback, and it helps trainee to reduce the degree of shyness, fear.