Question- What are the various steps of lesson planning under RCEM approach?

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RCEM stands for Regional College of Education, Mysore. RCEM approach is the style of lesson planning developed by Indian educationists at Mysore. This approach is a combination of Herbartian approach and Bloom's approach. There is equal emphasis on both learning objectives as well as the content to be taught. The three steps of lesson planning as per RCEM approach are:

(i) Input : It includes the identification of objectives in behavioural terms. The identified objectives are known as Experted Behavioural Outcomes (EBOs). RCEM approach uses Bloom's educational objectives with a little modification. Bloom has given 6 categories of cognitive domain where RCEM has given 4 categories of the same knowledge, understanding, application and creativity. The expected behaviour of students is also identified. These institutional objectives help in sequencing of institutional procedure as well.

(ii) Process : It is an interactive stage where the teacher is in the classroom and going ahead with the teaching process. The teacher needs to select the teaching strategies, communication techniques and audio-visual aids for effective presentation of the content. The main focus in this step is on creating learning situations. During these situations, the interaction between students and teachers takes place which motivates the students. Thus, the resultant learning experience brings about a change in the student's behaviour.

(iii) Output : This step includes the real learning outcomes (RLOs). During the process steps mentioned above, behavioural changes occur in students. This change of behaviour is also known as real learning outcomes. RLOs are measured through oral and written questions.

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