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Who was the inventor of micro-teaching?
Who was the inventor of micro-teaching?
- The teaching colleagues
- A master teacher
- Stanford University
- Dwight W. Allen (correct)
What is the main purpose of micro-teaching?
What is the main purpose of micro-teaching?
- To evaluate students' performance
- To conduct research on teaching methods
- To receive feedback on teaching techniques (correct)
- To deliver lectures to a large audience
In the original micro-teaching process, how long was the typical lesson duration?
In the original micro-teaching process, how long was the typical lesson duration?
- 15 minutes
- 30 minutes
- 45 minutes
- 20 minutes (correct)
Who participates in providing feedback during the micro-teaching process?
Who participates in providing feedback during the micro-teaching process?
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What does micro-teaching provide teachers with?
What does micro-teaching provide teachers with?
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Study Notes
Micro-Teaching Overview
- The inventor of micro-teaching is Dwight Allen.
Purpose of Micro-Teaching
- The main purpose of micro-teaching is to provide teachers with a platform to practice and improve their teaching skills.
Lesson Duration in Micro-Teaching
- In the original micro-teaching process, the typical lesson duration was 10-20 minutes.
Feedback in Micro-Teaching
- In micro-teaching, peers, supervisors, and sometimes students participate in providing feedback to the teacher.
Benefits of Micro-Teaching
- Micro-teaching provides teachers with an opportunity to experiment with new teaching strategies, techniques, and materials in a low-stakes environment.
- Micro-teaching helps teachers to identify and rectify their weaknesses, and refine their teaching skills.
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Test your knowledge of micro-teaching with this quiz. Explore the history, techniques, and benefits of micro-teaching, a valuable tool for teacher training and professional development.
