Question- What are the limitations of Herbartian Lesson Plan ?

Ans.

The Herbartian Approach has some disadvantages :

(i) Mechanical method of teaching : The use of these steps takes away the freedom of the teacher as he cannot incorporate his independent thought in any step. This reduces his originality.

(ii) No place for individual differences : While using this approach, similar questions are asked entirely. This overlooks individual differences.

(iii) Useful in knowledge to lesson only : This approach is useful only in gaining knowledge of lesson only and not in appreciation and skill lessons.

(iv) Teacher is more active : In this approach, teacher has to become active. It is more desirable if the pupils remain more active than the teacher.

(v) No need for generalisation : Generalisation is not needed while teaching language, geography, history, music, art etc. this aspect is often overlooked in this approach.

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