teaching strategies

Question 1

what is teaching strategies

Answer 1

organize instruction so that teaching functions are performed in different ways & give the teacher & learner different roles

Question 2

teaching makes decisions about teaching strategies based on:

Answer 2

goals and objectives 
preferences of the teacher 
nature of what is to be learned 
characteristics of the leader 
timeframe

Question 3

what is the difference between direct and indirect instruction

Answer 3

direct: highly active teaching, focused learning
teacher is in total control of what students are learning and how they are learning it

Indirect: high level of student involvement in observing investing ,problem solving
teacher control is reduced & replaced by facilitator, supporter

Question 4

what are the characteristics of direct instruction?

Answer 4

• breakdown skills into parts
• teacher clearly describes & demonstrates exactly what the -learner is to do
• structured tasks
• active teaching & specific feedback hold students accountable
• evaluate what is learned

Question 5

what are the characteristics of indirect instruction?

Answer 5

-content presented holistically (meaningful chunks)
-thinking, feeling ,interaction skills are build into learning experiences
concern with the relevance & meaningfulness of what is to be learned

Question 6

When do you use direct or indirect instruction?

Answer 6

direct is used when content has a hierarchical structure, basic skill oriented, efficiency of learning is important, mastering basic skills efficiently

indirect is used when objectives and goals required more complex learning, objectives involved other learning domains, solving movement problems discovering tactics & strategies, multiple responses are appropriate/possible

Question 7

methods for direct instruction

Answer 7

• structured overview
• explicit teaching
• drill and practice
• lecture
• compare and contrast
• demonstration
• step by step instruction
• play books

Question 8

methods for indirect instruction

Answer 8

• problem solving tasks
• case studies
• reflection
• concept mapping
• inquiry learning
• research
• trail & error

Question 9

Pros & Cons of direct instruction

Answer 9

Pros: expectations are clear, efficiency, avoid bad habits, allows more time for practice, all learners getting same info

cons: doesn’t teach kids to problem sp;ve, less retainable

Question 10

pros & cons of indirect instruction

Answer 10

pros: allows kids to think cognitively, more individualized , they figure out how to be successful, doing own problem solving
cons: time consuming, don’t know what they are doing develop bad habits, unorganized, different rates of learning

Question 11

what are the 7 teaching strategies

Answer 11

1. interactive teaching
2. station teaching
3. peer teaching
4. cooperative learning
5. self-instruction
6. cognitive strategies
7. team teaching