Section B teaching styles

Question 1

4 teaching styles

Answer 1

command
reciprocal
discovery
problem solving

Question 2

5 advantages of command style teaching

Answer 2

clear instructions and objectives
control and discipline maintained
info can be given quickly if limited time
good if dangerous or cognitive learner
large groups catered for easily

Question 3

6 disadvantages of command style

Answer 3

no decision making or learner input
possible lack of understanding
little social interaction with other learners
limited individual feedback
little allowance for creativity and responsibility
demotivation; learner becomes disengaged

Question 4

6 ideal situations for command style

Answer 4

large groups
novice performers need to be taught recognised technique
dangerous situations
complex tasks
environmental distractions may require issuing of instructions quickly
limited time

Question 5

6 reciprocal style advantages

Answer 5

clear instructions and objectives
social interaction and communication skills developed
learners develop some responsibility for their own learning
some individual feedback via teacher or partner
learners develop self confidence and motivation levels may increase
teacher still maintains overall control

Question 6

4 disadvantages of reciprocal style

Answer 6

may be difficult with beginners
learners may lack sufficient communication skills to be effective
learners may not be able to analyse movement and thus provide incorrect feedback
difficulty in monitoring large groups to ensure they are all on task

Question 7

ideal situations for reciprocal style

Answer 7

more experienced learners
simple skills involved
limited danger
time available

Question 8

what is discovery style

Answer 8

teacher guides learners to find correct movement pattern by providing information, giving specific cues or asking questions where appropriate
- teacher is a facilitator

can be 1+ solutions and often performer may have to adapt response to suit there own abilities

Question 9

6 advantages of discovery style

Answer 9

encourages creativity and decision making
development of learners responsibility for their own learning
learners permitted to work at own pace
development of a greater understanding of the task
increased motivation and self confidence
improved communication skills and promoted group interaction

Question 10

5 disadvantages of discovery style

Answer 10

time consuming
difficult with beginners or those who lack creativity
limited development if poor communication skills
progress of large groups difficult to monitor
learning not uniform with all learners

Question 11

4 ideal situations for discovery style

Answer 11

creativity required
no right or wrong outcome
good communication and interactive skills or a primary aim to develop them
more experienced performers

Question 12

what is problem solving

Answer 12

teacher sets problem and learner devises suitable solution

open ended approach
encourages creativity while developing cognitive and performance elements of learner

same advantages and disadvantages as discovery

Question 13

3 ideal situations for discovery style

Answer 13

no correct outcome
time not a restriction
Experienced performers- draw on own knowledge