DIFFERENT TEACHING METHODS ADOPTABLE FOR PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHERS INSOKOTO NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF SOKOTO STATE

Abstract

The aim of the study was to access the impact of different teaching methods and techniques on Primary School
teachers. The study adopted theoretical review method. Major review was drawn from the study among others
revealed that most of the methods adoptable by primary school teachers such as discussion method and
demonstration method among others. Teaching load affect the method of teaching used by the teachers in the
Primary Schools based on the review. It was concluded among others that since learning is a process that
involves investigating, formulating, reasoning and using appropriate strategies to solve problems, teachers
should realize that it becomes more effective if the pupils are tasked to perform rather than just asked to
remember some information. It was also concluded that increase in knowledge was medicated by use of different
methods, qualified and experienced teachers at the primary school level as well-being females and males who
had skills of managing students. Hence, it was recommended that teachers should also increase their knowledge
of various instructional methods and techniques.