Promoting Prospective Teachers’ Constructive Investigation Skill using Activity Based Learning

Author(s) : Shaheen Pasha

Abstract:

This study demonstrates the effects of Activity Based Learning (ABL) on the development of constructive investigation skill of 182 prospective teachers’ while teaching the “Curriculum Development” course at a Teacher Education Institution in Pakistan. The study shows a real-life activity improves the participants’ constructive investigation skill which promotes their deep learning of the course contents and makes the teaching-learning more interactive, effective, rewarding, and enjoyable.

Key words: Constructive Investigation Skill; Learner Centered Teaching; Activity Based Learning; Teacher Education