Learning Design is an important part of the B.Ed 3rd Semester History Method. It refers to the process of planning, organizing, and presenting a lesson in a systematic way to achieve specific learning objectives. In the teaching of History, a learning design helps the teacher to present historical facts, events, and concepts in a meaningful and engaging way for students.
History Learning Design in English
Definition of Learning Design
Learning Design is a structured plan or method by which a teacher divides the total lesson into smaller parts and teaches them step by step. It is a formal or informal pedagogical description that may or may not follow an instructional design model.
Importance of Learning Design in History
- It helps to organize the teaching-learning process systematically.
- Makes the lesson interesting and student-centered.
- Ensures effective use of time and resources.
- Encourages critical and analytical thinking among students.
- Helps to connect past knowledge with new historical concepts.
- Provides a clear structure for achieving learning objectives.
- Acts as a guide for the teacher during classroom presentation.
- Prevents unnecessary effort and makes teaching well-planned.
- Creates a bridge between curriculum, objectives, and classroom practice.
Steps of Learning Design (Herbartian Approach)
According to J.F. Herbart, there are six main steps in developing an effective Learning Design, known as the Herbartian Learning Design:
- Preparation: The teacher divides the lesson into small units and checks students’ previous knowledge through discussion or questions. This stage prepares learners mentally for the new topic. (5–10 minutes)
- Presentation: The teacher presents the main content in an organized and interesting way using teaching aids like charts, maps, or blackboard. (20–25 minutes)
- Association or Comparison: The new knowledge is compared with the students’ previous knowledge to create better understanding. (5 minutes)
- Generalization: The teacher summarizes the main points and helps students draw general conclusions from the lesson. (5 minutes)
- Application: The teacher evaluates how well students have understood by asking relevant and reflective questions. This ensures learning outcomes are achieved.
- Recapitulation: The teacher reviews the lesson, corrects mistakes if any, and reinforces learning through questioning and discussion.
