UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA, BARATON

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

COURSE OUTLINE
2ND SEMESTER 2024/2025

l: COURSE INFORMATION

Course: EDTE 255: PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF TEACHING

3 CREDITS

ll: INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION

Instructor: Dr. Jane Genga Ayiemba
Lecture hours: MWF 8:00- 9:00
Office Hours: T TH 10:00- 11:00
Telephone: 0703 675 166
E-mail: [email protected]
Proverbs 22:6

lll: COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course introduces the learner to the concepts in teaching and learning; systems approach in
teaching; principles, methods techniques, strategies of teaching; Deriving goals and objectives of

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teaching; evaluation methods; Learning theories; effective classroom communication;
preparation for teaching: syllabus, scheme of work, lesson plan; and record of work; Classroom
organization and management; Providing for individual differences; emerging issues in teaching.

IV: COURSE ESSENCE

This course serves as the cornerstone for understanding the art and science of teaching. It delves
into foundational principles, modern pedagogical theories, and diverse teaching methods,
strategies and techniques to equip future educators with the tools to inspire and facilitate
meaningful learning experiences.

By emphasizing learner-centered approaches, inclusivity, and adaptability, the course fosters the
development of reflective and effective teaching practices. You will explore lesson planning,
classroom management, and assessment strategies, preparing you to address the varied needs of
learners in dynamic educational environments.

In essence, this course empowers you, aspiring teachers to become thoughtful, innovative, and
impactful educators who contribute positively to the development of your students and society.

V: EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course, the learner should be able to:

1. Define the terms: principles, methods, approach, strategies, techniques, teaching and
learning, learner and teacher.
2. Discuss learning and teaching principles.
3. Outline various theories of learning and the Systems Theory of Instruction.
4. Correctly state and use cognitive, affective and psychomotor objectives.
5. Design teaching documents such as scheme of work, lesson plan for a subject of
interest.
6. Discuss the strategies for effective classroom management.
7. Explain the principles of effective communication in class.
8. Describe the different methods of teaching.
9. Choose and apply various educational provisions for individual differences.
10. Discuss emerging issues in the teaching profession.

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V: COURSE CONTENT

Topic Readings Activities

-Registration

DEFINITION OF BASIC CONCEPTS

-Definition of terms: Principles, learning, Casinto, C.D. Power points

teaching, methods, approach, strategies, (2009) pp. 2-18

technique, teacher, and learner.
Lecture

THE PRINCIPLES OF LEARNING Eggen, P, & Power points

-Key Elements in the process of learning. Kauchak,
-The Process/stages of Learning Donald. (2008).
- Principles in Facilitating Effective 374-379. Lecture and
Learning. Discussion
Cooper (1994)
-Different ways of Learning
281-297.
-Conditions for Effective Learning
-Strategies to Improve Meaningful Learning Casinto, C.D.
-The Role of the teacher in the Learning (2009) pp. 26-
process. 41.
-Theories of Learning and implications.
-Learning Differences
a. Children vs. adolescents
b.Theories of Learning styles&
c. Multiple Intelligences

Learning Domains and Levels

The Principles of Teaching Lecture
- Classification of Teaching Principles
Assignment
-The Importance and Scope of Principles of

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Topic Readings Activities

Teaching Eggen, P, & - Summary of Code

-Fundamental Qualities of a -Professional Kauchak, of Ethics for Kenya
Teacher (Training; professional and Donald. (2008). Teachers
Personal Qualities). 4-21.
-Dress code
-The Code of Ethics/Educational Acts/ TSC
Demonstrations
-Teacher obligations
-Rewards and challenges of the Teaching Watching DVD on

Profession. Important Teaching

-Important Teaching Skills Skills.

Systems Approach handouts part 3 Do activities

-Key Terminologies indicated in the
Read pp.30-40,
-System approach to teaching and Learning hand out.
82-94,Too &
(Systems Theory)
Mukwa, 2002
-Benefits of systems approach to the
Teacher. Casinto, C.D.

-Applying instructional system to specific (2009) 79-89

subject areas (The model)

Instructional objectives handouts part 2 Writing objectives

-Uses of Objectives using the 3
Read pp. 1-12
-What learning objectives are & types domains(CAP)
Too & Mukwa,
-Components of a Learning objective
2002. Tiered assignment
-Types of Learning Domains and objectives
that match with each domain. Cohen, L.,

-Identification of behavioral objectives. Manion,L.,

Morrison ,
K.(2006). pp.

-Writing an objective 110-123.

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Topic Readings Activities

Instructional Management/ Planning for handouts part 4 Lesson

Teaching development
Read pp.62-79
-The importance of planning
Too & Mukwa, Write sample
-The syllabus
2002. lesson plans,
-Preparing scheme of work
scheme of work
-Lesson Planning
-The lesson plan format Casinto, C.D.
Communication in the Classroom (2009) pp. 26- Assignment # 2 due
-Communication in the context of the 41.
Watch video
classroom environment
Cooper (1994)
The purpose of communication from the Surfing the net
184-218.
Teaching point of view
Writing a report

Answer exercises in
-The communication Process and barriers
handouts
E-learning
-How Teachers can apply communication
skills to improve Teaching (conditions for Read pp.101-112 Test # 1
Too & Mukwa,
effective communication in the classroom).
2002

Selection, design and use of instructional Compendium/ha

materials for effective teaching and ndouts part 6.
Lecture
learning
-Meaning and importance of educational Material selection,

resources. preparation, &

-Types of teaching-learning development.

materials/recourses A pictorial
Cohen, L.,
-Strategies for selection and use of teaching collection of types
Manion,L.,
materials. of teaching
Morrison , K.
materials/resources
(2006). pp. 59-

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Topic Readings Activities

80.

Methods of Teaching/ Compendium/ha Power point

ndouts part 7
Terminologies
Too & Mukwa, demonstrations/pres
Deductive, inductive, inquiry approach,
2002, pp. 43-60 entations
techniques, strategies, methods.
Methods Casinto, C.D.

-Lecture/talk method (2009) pp. 43-

Tiered assignments
-Question and answer 56.
on methods
-Brain storming Eggen, P,. &
-Discussion Kauchak,
-Demonstration Donald. (2008).
-Problem solving Pp. 396-404. Mid- Semester
-Assignment Method
Cooper (1994) Exam
-Supervised study
115-138.
-Simulation/Role play and games
-Team teaching
-The project method/research

Individual Differences Compendium/ Dramatization

-The concept of individual differences handouts part 8

-Types of individual differences Read pp.115-125 Surf articles on

Too & Mukwa, individual
-Educational and classroom provision
2002. differences and
(inclusion, equal opportunities and
answer assignments
diversity) Eggen, P, &
in E-learning
Kauchak,
-Organizing the learners
Donald. (2008).

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Topic Readings Activities

Pp. 72-111.

Cohen, L.,
Manion,L.,
Morrison ,
K2006. pp. 247-
277.

Strategies for Effective Classroom handouts part 9 The class will be

Management divided into groups
Casinto, C.D.
-The role of the teacher in classroom and do the
(2009). Pp. 109-
management following
119.
-Factors affecting classroom management
-Role playing
and discipline Good Thomas,

-Strategies for classroom management (The 2008; 131-139

physical, social and instructional space) -Buzz-session

-Creating productive Learning
Cooper (1994)
Environments through levels of interaction.
233-272.

-Motivation and Reinforcement Eggen, &

Identifying of a
Kauchak,
Case Study
Donald. (2008).
Pp.297-307;
340-373.

Cohen, L.,
Manion,L.,
Morrison ,
K.(2006). pp.
277-320.

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 Topic Readings Activities

Evaluation Methods Compendium/ha Lecture

-The Purpose of evaluation ndouts Part 10
-Types of evaluation
Read pp.129-141
-Properties of a good Testing Instrument Writing evaluation
Too & Mukwa,
-Reporting the Results of measurement
2002.
-Procedure for assigning grades
Cooper (1994) Selected Video and
-Record Keeping (Progress record)
327-367. report.

Casinto, C.D. Group

(2009) pp.91-94. Presentations

Cohen, L.,
Manion,L.,
Morrison ,
K.(2006)321-397

Emerging Issues in Teaching Berry, Barnet Discussion/presenta

-Teacher Training (2011). Teaching tions.
-Technological advancement 2030.
-Pedagogical (changing nature of learner)
and evaluation trends
-Student and Teacher Apathy
-Multicultural influences

Final Exams

Vl: LEARNING & TEACHING METHODOLOGIES

Lecture, discussions, blended, power point presentations, Buzz- session, dramatization, role
playing, demonstration, Tiered assignments, project, research, and video
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Vll: COURSE REQUIREMENTS/ASSESSMENT AND GRADING SYSTEM

The final grade will take into consideration the aspects outlined above. The final examination will carry
60% of the final grade and the rest of the aspects in the above section will carry the other 40%.

- Class attendance & participation 5%

- Course Porfolio 5%

- Tests and Quizes 10%

- Course assignments and project 10%

- Mid- Sem Exam 10%

- Final examinations 60%

TOTAL 100%

Grading Policy

The university grading policy will be followed.

Letter Grade Percentage Point

A 80 and above 4-00

A- 75-79 3.87

B+ 70-74 3.33

B 65-69 3.00 (above average)

B- 60-64 2.67

C+ 55-59 2.33

C 50-54 2.00 (average)

C- 45-49 1.67

D 40-44 1.00 (Below average)

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 Letter Grade Percentage Point
F 0-39 0.00 (Failure)

d. Class Attendance

Campus policy on attendance will be applied. All students are expected to attend all classes.
Emergencies may occur and absences will be accepted up to 15% of the contact hours for a given
course.

Academic Dishonesty
Academic dishonesty is an unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form.
All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with established
policies and procedures. Discipline may include loss of marks, awarding failing grades,
suspension or expulsion. Academic dishonesty includes the following behaviors: cheating,
plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are in whole or in
part the work or creation of another person, taking an examination for another person, or any act
designed to give unfair advantage to a student or an attempt to commit such acts.

Vlll: INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

Textbooks:
Casinto, C.D. (2009). Handbook on Principles of Teaching. Rex Bookstore, Inc., Mla.
Phils

Mukwa, C. W., & Too, J. K. (2002). General Instructional Methods. Moi University
Press, Moi, University, Eldoret

Cohen, L., Manion,L., &Morrison , K2006. pp. 110-123. Teaching

Practice.RoutledgeFaimer: NewYork.

Acero, V. O. et. al (2002). Principles and Strategies of Teaching. Rex Bookstore, Inc.,
Mla. Phils.

Good, Thomas. (2008). 21st Century Education: A Referenced Handbook Vol. 1. A

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 Sage Reference Publication. Thousand Oaks Carlifonia.

References:

Cooper, M, James (1994). Classroom Teaching Skills. Fifth Edition D.C Heath and
Company; Lexington, MA. USA.

Eggen, P,. & Kauchak, Donald. (2008).Introduction to Teaching: Becoming a

Professional. Pearson Pretice Hall; Canada.

Bloom, B. S. (1956). Taxonomy of Behavioral Objectives: Handbook 1: Cognitive

Domain. New York: David Mckay Company Inc.
Berry, Barnet (2011). Teaching 2030: What We Must Do for Our Schools- Now and
Future .

Borich, G. D. (2007). Effective teaching methods. Research- based practice. New Jersey,
U.S.A. Pearson Educational Inc.

Burden, R. P. & Byrd, D. M. (2003). Methods for effective teaching: Meeting the Needs
of all Students. (5th Ed.). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.

De Guzman, R. (2007). Advanced Methods in Educational Assessment and Evaluation.

Lorimar publishing, Inc. Mla., Phils.

Farrant, J. S. (1980). Principles and Practice of Education. 2nd Ed. Longman Group.

Martin, D. J. & Loomis, K. S. (2014). Building Teachers. (2nd Ed.). Wadsworth, Cengage
Learning

Oliva, P. & Gordon, II W. (2013). Developing the Curriculum. (8th ed.) Pearson.
Educational inc.

Price, K. M. & Nelson, K. L. (2007). Planning Effective Instruction Diversity Responsive

Methods and Management. (4th Ed.) Wadsworth. Cengage learning.

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Saladanan, G. S. (2005). Teaching and the Teacher. Lorimar Publishing co., Inc. Q.C.,
MM, Phils.

Stronge, J. H. (2002). Qualities of Effective Teachers. Alexandria, VA. Association for

Supervision and Curriculum Development.

Amimo, C. (2012). Are you Experiencing Teacher Burnout? A Synthesis of Research

Reveals Conventional Prevention and Spiritual Healing. Education Journal vol. 2 11 345-
354.

Website/ Links for Readings

The following websites/journals have great resources on principles and methods of
teaching that you may find very helpful:
 American Educational Research Journal
 QUESTIA http://www.questia.com
 EBSCOHOST http://search.epnet.com
 Researching Education Development library http://nzdl.sadl.uleth.ca/cgi-
bin/library?a=p&p=about&c=dfif
 British Journal of Educational Technology

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