About Methods of Teaching Concepts

Ia Mebonia

(Newton Free School, Tbilisi State University, Georgia)

Abstract: The article describes different methods of teaching concepts (specification, generalization); discusses examples of usage of these methods in math teaching; shows and analyses common mistakes made in the process of teaching such as incorrect extension of the concept meaning in the consciousness of a student, caused by reduction of number of samples; lists possible preventive means for avoiding similar mistakes. The article presents samples of charts about hierarchical (causal and consequential) properties of a concept, methods of usage of the presented charts and introduction of alternative definitions on its basis; analyses the sample of concept map as a clear visual scheme that displays hereditary nature of properties and shows didactic specifications of its usage. Difficulties that emerge due to the generalization method of teaching are explained via certain examples and recommendations are suggested on proper usage of the above-mentioned method to increase the efficiency of the differentiated teaching process.

Key words: content and volume of the concept, hierarchical scheme of features, a concept map