Innovative Methods and Strategies for Effective Teaching and Learning

Abstract

Teaching is an enabling job, a noble activity and a profession that involves a lot of activities to facilitate
the process. Learning, which is a positive permanent change in behaviour occurs through an effective
teaching process. Effective teaching and learning centre on the teacher who is both the fulcrum on which
education revolves and the key that unlocks this door of education. Teachers in the third world nations
should be fully equipped for this duty. The paper examines the innovative teaching methods for effective
teaching and learning. Specifically the paper discusses: concept of effective teaching and learning,
impediment to effective teaching and learning, enhancement factors, innovative teaching methods and
conclusion. Recommendations include empowering teachers through quality workshops on application of
the four innovative teaching methods viz: information transition and reception, cognitive strategies
development methods, attitude development methods and cognitive and motor skills development
methods.