Behavioral Approach In Teaching

Question 1

Nature of direct instruction

Answer 1

• most classroom activities focused on learning basic academic knowledge and skills
• Teacher makes all instructional decisions
• Students work productively toward learning new academic knowledge and skills as much as possible

Question 2

Components of direct instruction

Answer 2

Orientation- intro and overview of the lesson

Presentation- explaining and demonstrating new material

Question 3

Nature of direct instruction

Answer 3

All lessons include demonstration, practice, corrective feedback

Positive classroom environment, loves positive reinforcement and avoids use of aversive consequences

Question 4

3 types of practice

Answer 4

Structured practice- leads class through problem

Guided practice- work on problems with teacher assistance

Independent practice- students practice on their own

Question 5

Using technology to support behavioral instruction

Answer 5

Drill and practice CBI tools

Integrated learning systems

Multimedia to embellish a lecture

Question 6

Behavioral approach words

Answer 6

Teacher focused to get desired outcome

• Direct instruction orientation and presentation
• Feedback
• Practice
• Reinforcement
• Reward