AN EXPLORATORY STUDY OF MICROTEACHING AS AN EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGY
Ansa Ghafoor, Almas Kiani, Sumaira Kayani, Saima Kayani

Abstract
Microteaching has gained a substantial ground for skill development of teacher trainees in developed systems.This exploratory study set out examining the perceptions of prospective teachers about microteaching at graduate level. The intent was to find out their perceptions about the effectiveness and feasibility of microteaching in normal classroom teaching. A semi-standardized instrument measuring the responses of students on five point Likert scale, originally designed by Higher Education Commission, was adopted. The data was collected from the two groups of B.Ed students (Experimental & Control). Comparative analysis of the data in percentages and graphic charts was made. Analysis of the data yielded that both groups were favorable to the effectiveness of the technique in normal classroom conditions. This was regarded an essential tool in the growing technology. In-depth studies in using this technique in training institutions, availability of technological labs, and participatory role of expert group emerged as areas for further research.

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