SQ4R Method

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SQ4R

SQ4R• SQ4R is an effective strategy to help all

students get the information that they need

from text books.

• It works for average, learning disabled and

gifted students.

• SQ4R stands for Survey, Question, Read,

Recite, wRite and Review.

• This method can be applied to any subjects and

can be used individually.

• The SQ4R method came about in 1930s.

• It was popularized in mid 1940s by Francis

Pleasant Robinson in his book Effects Study.

• “S” stands for survey. It involves skimming and

scanning a chapter or assignment to get an idea

of what the material is all about and how it is

organized.

• “Q” stands for question. It involves writing a

question (who, what, when, where, why ) for each

heading and sub heading in an assignment.

• “R” stands for read.

• Students read the paragraph or paragraphs under a

particular heading or sub heading to get an answer to

the question they developed.

• “R” stands for recite.

• Once a section under a heading have been read,

student should recite aloud in their own words and

answer to their questions for it.

• If a student does not know the answer, the section

needs to be reread.

• “R” stands for wRite.

• Once the students have recited an answer,

they should write it down under the

question.

• They may also write down brief notes or

examples under the question, if needed for

better understanding.

• “R” stands for review.

• It is to be done after answers to all questions

have been written down.

• The review includes skimming over the

headings and sub headings again, reciting

the important ideas under each heading and

answering all the questions.

Debate is one of the most effective

techniques of group instruction where both

active participation and passive listening

are involved.

DEBATE• Debate is not possible on every topic of study.

• This technique can be employed successfully only for teaching topics involving controversies, where views can be expressed both for and against the issue to be discussed.

• In this technique the teacher selects speakers for and against the issue, guides and prepares them for the same and finally gets it staged for providing realistic experiences to the rest of his students.

While preparing a debate the following points are to

be remembered: 

*Topic and date must be informed in advance .

*Topic should be clear, simple and interesting,involve

controversies.

*Speakers to be selects from the class and divide into

two groups.

*The chairman is to be nominated in advance.

*The arguments must be arranged in logical sequence.

The following procedure may be adopted in the

conduct of a debate;

*Speakers in favor of the issue are seated at the right

hand side of the chairman and those against, at the

left.

*The number of speakers will be determined in

advance.

*Chairman gives a short introductory speech on the

issue.

*After all the active participants have finished,

the issue is thrown open to the audience.

*Leaders of both sides are given chance to sum

up the arguments of their respective groups.

*The arguments of both sides are summarized by

the chairman.

*The issue is put to vote and the results declared.

WHAT ARE THE SKILLS NEEDED?*public speaking

*Critical thinking

*Note taking

*Organizing

*Researching

*Writing

*Listening

*Team work

MERITS*Audience get impetus to think and to reflect.

*Each individual speaker can improve his competencies for

expression and confidence.

*Promotes constructive group activity.

*Develops spontaneous and logical thinking as well as

speaking.

*Develops the competencies for influencing people.