Which of the following statements is incorrect about microteaching?
AIt is a method of teaching ✓ Correct
BIt consists of core teaching skills
CEach skill is practised separately
DQuestioning is one component of microteaching
Correct answer: (A) It is a method of teaching
Explanation
The incorrect statement is that microteaching is a method of teaching, because it is actually a teacher training technique.
Microteaching does not teach pupils content, it trains prospective teachers to master defined skills.
It is true that microteaching consists of core teaching skills practised in isolation.
It is true that each skill is practised separately in a short, scaled down lesson.
It is true that questioning is one of the recognised components or skills of microteaching.
Microteaching scales down teaching in class size, time and content so that one skill can be perfected at a time.
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