276 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
- Socialization of the child. Socialized Recitation trains pupils for participation in a
social environment, which implies freedom in conversation, readiness to mix in
friendly groups and ability to work with others for a common cause. Under the
stimulus of group consciousness, the child develops a spirit of initiative, organization,
co-operation, courtesy and goodwill. - Training in leadership. Socialized recitation method imparts training in initiative
and leadership. In ordinary classroom procedure, training in these traits of character
is very much neglected. In Socialized Recitation, ample opportunities are provided
for pupil leadership and pupil planning. Each individual is given a chance to express
what he feels and thinks. - Spirit of co-operation. Socialized Recitation is possible only when pupils are co-
operative with one another as well as with their teacher. This develops the spirit
of co-operation. In our present day complex society, the feeling of inter-dependence
and the spirit of willingness to sacrifice self for the group are needed more than
anything else. As Socialized Recitation contributes greatly to this ideal, it occupies’
an important place in our educational programmed. - Clear thinking. The pupil was not expected to think at all under the old system of
recitation. He was required to produce what was given in the textbook. In new
Socialized Recitation method only pupils are provided with opportunities to discuss
to criticize and to evaluate problem facing them. This creates clear thinking so
much needed today. In a newly born democracy sound judgment and constructive
criticism are not possible without clear thinking. - Self-expression. Socialized Recitation method provides ample opportunities to pupils
to express their thoughts in an atmosphere of freedom and spontaneity. If the
pupils are provided chances to express themselves” better understanding prevails
in the learning process. It develops the power of talking and expressing oneself. - Motivation. Socialized Recitation provides motivation. The pupil is engaged in a co-
operative task with the list of the group. Each pupil begins to feel his responsibility.
In accomplishing the work at hand everyone tries to do his very best for the group.
This motivates learning essential in all teaching procedures..
Delimitation of Socialized Recitation
- Inadequate acquisition and mastery. The use of this method is not adequate for the
acquisition and mastery of subject matter. Much time is uselessly wasted in
Socialized Recitation procedure. - Wandering away from the subject. This method creates the tendency of the class to
wander away from the subject. By careful guidance the teacher must lead the class
to the point at issue through his tact and resourcefulness. He should be merely a
stage-setter and a passive spectator of the lesson. - Futile discussion. Socialized recitation may lead to futile discussion. Some students
argue things for the sake of argument. Others argue simply to prove their point,
though it has no direct connection with the lesson and topic in hand. Here the
teacher should be alert enough to prevent useless debates.