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Micro Teaching – for CTET and Other TETs Preparation

Micro teaching is a teacher training technique. This technique was was first developed by Dwight W Allen in 1963. It is an effective technique, used to build up skills, confidence and modification of teaching style and behavior in teachers. Therefore, it helps to learn and practice giving constructive feedback.

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According to Allen “this technique as a scaled down method encounter in class size and period”. Hence, it is also called scale down teaching approach. The objective of this technique is to reduce:-

  • Class size ( 5 to 10 pupils)
  • Topic size
  • Classroom complexities
  • Time duration

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Micro Teaching Cycle / Steps involved

  1. Plan
  2. Teach – 6 Minutes
  3. Feedback – 6 Minutes
  4. Re-plan – 12 Minutes
  5. Re-teach – 6 Minutes
  6. Re-Feedback – 6 Minutes

Total Minutes taken: 36 Minutes

Micro Teaching - for CTET and Other State TETs Preparation
Micro Teaching Cycle

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Principles of Micro Teaching

The principles are as below: –

  • It is a real teaching technique.
  • This technique emphasize on one skill at a time.
  • It help to develop the effectiveness of feedback.
  • The process of exercise can be controlled.

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