IMPACT OF MICRO TEACHING SKILLS ON THE PERFORMANCE OF PARIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS

Abstract

Education is back bone in the development of a society and teacher has a pivotal role in the education system. Every society invests in the teacher education by developing the teachers’ potential in teaching methodologies and strategies to ensure maximum outcomes from the system. In Pakistan primary teacher’s education has been a pivotal consideration of different national and international institutions. These institutions have been continuously contributing to develop the teacher’s proficiency at elementary level. The present study was designed to see the impact of micro teaching skills learned through different in service training programs on the performance of the elementary school teachers. The sample of the study consisted 210 elementary teachers (105 with in-service training and 105 without in-service training). The performance of the teachers was observed by the researcher and research assistants through observation scheduled. The observation scheduled comprised eight teaching skills. The study concluded that in-service trained teachers utilized microteaching skills hence their performance was comparatively better. The study recommended to continue in-service training programs on teaching methodologies and strategies for elementary school teachers by establishing independent cell at district level.