Online assignment on the topic Approaches Multimedia approach and interdisciplinary approach

MULTIMEDIA APPROACH 

INTRODUCTION

Multimedia is one of the important innovations in the field of educational technology to improve the process and product of teaching – learning . The multimedia approach consists of the use of many appropriate and carefully selected devices, techniques and media in such a combination as to yield in the most effective realization of the teaching- learning objectives in a best possible way . The term multimedia approach to teaching – learning may be referred to the use of appropriate and carefully selected varieties of learning experiences which when presented to the learner through selected teaching strategies, will reinforce and strengthen one another in such a way that the learner will achieve predetermined objectives in an effective way. Multimedia approach to teaching – learning can be classified in different ways. Multimedia approach is not restricted to a single type of learning style. It can provide the support of a wide range of activities.

 Nature of multimedia approach

•   Multimedia approach uses a number of media, devices, techniques in the teaching learning process.

•   Multimedia approach can convey vast information and provide many sources from which students can access the information.

•   Multimedia approach will improve the teaching learning process.

•   Multimedia approach aims at providing meaningful learning experience via a mix of media in order to achieve predetermined objectives.

•   Multimedia approach provides the opportunity to gain mastery of competencies and skills.

•  The choice of the media has to be done carefully so that one does not hamper or reduce the effect of the other. That is each media must complement the other.

•  Multimedia approach will enable the learner to get access to information in dynamic environment.

 Role of teacher in multimedia approach

• Teacher has to adopt a number of methods and techniques.

•  Teachers have to be aware of the different available media and their availability.

•   Teachers should be physically competent to use and demonstrate the use of the different media.

•   Teachers should be skillful enough to make a judicious choice of media and competent enough to mix them sequentially and in an orderly manner.

• Teacher's role is that of a facilitator or manager of activities.

Procedure for Adopting Multimedia Approach

The following are the six steps to be followed while adopting the Multimedia Approach

 First Stage

In this stage the teacher initiates the teaching – learning activities.

Teacher deliver a well prepared lesson based on the objectives formulated.

Teacher could use a variety of media for his presentation.

  Second Stage

Teacher demonstrates a specific and specialized unit using a mix of media.

The teacher may provide the learner with programmed learning materials, cassettes, CD's etc.  

Third Stage

This is a preparatory stage for the learner before he stars independent learning.

The student discusses with peer students and teachers his plan of action

  Fourth stage

In this stage the learner actively participates.

He uses a variety of media and materials in his self-study.

 Fifth stage

In this stage the learner integrates theory and practice

Sixth stage

 In this stage the learner finds that teaching – learning activities have to be organized on a higher level.

  The student involved in critical analysis, critical evaluation and exchange

 In this stage the learner finds that teaching – learning activities have to be organized on a higher level.

The student involved in critical analysis, critical evaluation and exchange of ideas

Advantages of the multimedia approach

• Technique of simulation can be effectively applied through the multimedia approach.

•   Helps in development of higher order thinking skills.

• Multimedia approach provides the student the flexibility of 'any where', 'any time' learning.

•  Helps in developing group and interpersonal skills.

• Effective remediation programmes can be implemented through the multimedia approach.

•  Multimedia approach can bridge language barriers since audio is not the only means of communication.

Disadvantages of the multimedia Approach   

• Requires highly sophisticated infrastructure facilities, which may lead to heavy financial burden.

• Expertise and skill are required to operate the multimedia devices, which will lead to the problem of non-availability of human resources.

•  Not feasible in all topics of study.

References

 Mathew Zuras(june 3,2010) Tech Art History,Part.

 Jennifer story fromNext online,2020 Variety,January 1-7,1996.

INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH

 Interdisciplinary studies involves the combination of two or more academic disciplines into one activity. It draws knowledge from several other fields like sociology, anthropology, psychology, economics etc. It is about creating something by thinking across boundaries. It is related to an interdisciplinary field, which is an organizational unit that crosses traditional boundaries

       An interdisciplinary approach involves drawing appropriately from several disciplines (or separate branches of learning or fields of expertise) to redefine problems outside of normal boundaries and reach solutions based on a new understanding of complex situations. Interdisciplinary study allows for synthesis of ideas and the synthesis of characteristics from many disciplines. At the same time it addresses students' individual differences and helps to develop important transferable skills. Interdisciplinary teaching is a method of educational instruction whereby a student learns about a single topic or issue from a variety of different viewpoints. ... Interdisciplinary teaching refers to the concept of learning a single subject from multiple perspective

Correlation of Science with other Subject

As known that for overall development of the students, various subjects are being included in the curriculum.  Generally those subjects are included in the curriculum which is found to be complementary to each other, as the main objective of all of them is to achieve set objective of education that is to bring about over all development of the students .Science is quite a complex and vast kind of subject, because of which the task of correlating it with other subjects of curriculum seems to be quite an easy task. Deliberate effort should be done by the science teacher to bring about correlation in between the science and other subjects of the curriculum, which are being imparted to the students.

The concept of correlation is not at all new in the field of education. Comenius  emphasized the importance of correlation in teaching . He  was of the opinion that nothing could be taught in isolation . It makes learning easier and more interesting and natural practically significant to life .

• Science and Language:

Although science is a practical subject, it is very important for it’s learners to be able to express their views and ideas in clear and attractive form. For this purpose, it is necessary that they should have thorough knowledge of the language which they use. Student who does not have good control over the language cannot express his views and various scientific laws and principles in front of others and especially in front of teachers.

•  Science with Mathematics:

A large number of scientific principles and rules are represented in the form of mathematical expressions, for which it is very necessary for the student or person intending to get advanced study of science subjects to have a sound mathematical basis. Without making use of mathematical expressions and rules, it is not possible for any teacher to conduct science teaching in an effective manner.

Eg.genetics and ratio

•  Science and History:

It sounds quite amazing that some kind of correlation can exist in between science and history as the earlier subject is practical in nature while the nature of the later subject is purely theoretical. However, it is possible to co-relate these subjects with each other.

•  Science and Geography:

Geography is the subject in which various concepts relating to earth on which we live are dealt with. Everything existing on earth, on different planets of the universe are also main subjects of geography. Which kind of crop should be sown in which kind of soils, how many kinds of rocks are found on the earth are some of the main topics which are covered by Geography.

 Advantages

• Offer  multiple health care approaches to study

•  Model strategies for future practice

•  Promote student participation

•   Develops a positive attitude and understanding of other subjects

•  The is able to appreciate and organize different pieces of knowledge into a well ordered system

Disadvantages

• The process of team formation is time consuming and requires matching of schedule of the different team members

•   Extra preparation needs

•  Teacher should have thorough knowledge about all subjects

REFERENCES

•   Ausburg , Tanya[2006] . Becoming interdisciplinary: An introduction to interdisciplinary studies

•   Klein Julie Thompson [1990] Interdisciplinarity : History ,theory and practice

•   wikipedia