Question

Which is the correct example for a maxim from simple to complex?

• A. Introducing the concrete things first.
• B. The teacher should first try to familiarize the child with the whole lesson.
• C. If we combine new knowledge with old knowledge.
• D. Simple or easy things should be presented to the students for the first time and gradually he should move on to complex or difficult things.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Simple or easy things should be presented to the students for the first time and gradually he should move on to complex or difficult things.

• Maxims of teaching are the universal facts.
• Maxims of teaching are short statements like dictum that are treated as general rule of conduct.
• They are tried and tested principles.
• They accelerate momentum of teaching learning process and help in achieving success in classroom.
• They are useful in every learning situations.

MAIN MAXIMS OF TEACHING

1. From simple to complex
2. From known to unknown
3. From indefinite to definite
4. From concrete to abstract
5. From analysis to synthesis
6. From particular to general
7. From psychological to logical
8. From induction to deduction
9. From whole to part
10. From empirical to rationale

Simple to complex:

• It is the psychology of a child that he wants the content in simplified form.
• Therefore, the teacher must move from simple facts and then take learners towards a little more difficult state.