Presented By: Ms.

Sana Murslin
Lecturer (Education)
University of Education, Lahore.
TOPIC: DRILL METHOD
Drill Method
 What is Drill method?
 Purposes of Drill Method.
 Grouping
 Student Activity
 Teacher Activity
 Teaching Resources
Conti..
 Assessment and Evaluation Techniques:
 Procedure
 Principles for using Drill
 Steps
 Advantages
 Limitations
Drill Method

 It “ promotes the acquisition of knowledge or skill

through repetitive practice”

 This strategy refers to the structured, repetitive review

of previously learned concepts to a predetermined
level of mastery.
Conti…

 It refers to small tasks such as the memorization of

spelling or vocabulary words, or the practicing of
arithmetic facts.

 An adaptation to the drill and practice technique was

introduced into math instruction by John Saxon.
Conti…

 Models that rely on practice are used extensively when

the purpose of instruction is to enable students to
acquire a skill or a proficiency in doing some over act.

 Often It is intermingled with recitation and discussion

methods.
Purposes of Drill Method:
 Drill and practice activities help learners’ master
materials at their own pace.
 To make something or to write something until it is
fully understood.
 To accomplish something overtly that provides a
student with a competency or sense of satisfaction.
Conti..
 To develop an understanding of the principles
underlying the operation of a machine.

 To be able to judge the quality of such an object.

 Drill builds confidence.

 Notice the correct pronunciation.

Conti…
 Provides immediate feedback.

 Drill aim to fix associations for permanency.

 Drill are also needed for training in motor skills.

 Drill are needed for mastery the things and activities.

Grouping:
 Practice and drill may be done in unison or by one or
more individual members of a class.
Student Activity
 There is complete student involvement with
performance of over acts.
Teacher Activity:
 Teachers explain the nature of the act verbally, visually,
or both.

 Supervise students during practice.

 Success as basis for further teaching and practice; and

evaluate performance, skills, and competencies.
How can Teacher Adapt it:
 There has been a definite move away from paper-based
drill and practice systems to computer-based systems.
 Used in small doses, electronic learning experiences can
supplement any lesson effectively.
 The teacher needs to determine if technology is the best
way to work with the subject matter being dealt with.
Conti…
 Games provide child centered activities to apply
problem solving strategies as well as an opportunity to
practice basic skills.

 Basic skills practice cards can be designed to be used in

many different formats.
Teaching Resources
 Models equipment
 Chalkboard
 Films, videotapes
 Recordings
 Machine
 Tool, material
 Computers etc..
Assessment and Evaluation Techniques:

 This strategy tends to focus on skills.

 To assess level of skill, teachers will need to use
performance assessments or performance tests.
 Teacher need to establish criteria indicating what
students are to do.
 The criteria are inserted into the templates for
anecdotal records, rating scales and checklists.
Procedure:
 Students first hear a model dialogue.

 They repeat each line of the dialogue.

 The teacher pays attention to pronunciation and

fluency.

 The dialogue is memorized gradually.

Conti..
 The dialogue is read aloud in chorus.
 The dialogue is adapted to the students’ interest or
situation.
 Certain key structure from the dialogue are selected
and use.
 These are first practiced in chorus and then
individually.
 Follow up activities may take place.
Principles for using Drill:

 Introduce content prior to the drill.

 Use many short drill.

 Use individual and group activities.

Conti..

 Use competition

 Only correct practice makes perfect.

 Provide opportunities for students to apply what they

master through drill and practice.
Steps:
 Motivate the students
 Aware about the outcomes to be achieved.
 Focalization
 Repetition with attention
 Competition
 Application
Advantages
 Students are able to apply knowledge through
interaction.

 Students connect with the material.

 When students practice, they connect with

information on a deeper level.
Limitations:
 Teachers need to make sure that, there is a clear link
between concept and action.

 Drills are not effective when students are not prepared

enough.

 Drill methodology would not be appropriate for

abstract concepts.
THANK YOU