Teaching styles

Question 1

What is the definition of command teaching?

Answer 1

> Teacher leads from the front and gives orders/instructions for learners to follow
For novices (cognitive learners)
e.g. Fitness classes, Field Athletics

Question 2

What are the positives of using command teaching?

Answer 2

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> Useful when there is safety risk
> Large groups

Question 3

What are the negatives of using command teaching?

Answer 3

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> Boring, learners lack motivation
> Harder to give individual feedback and corrections

Question 4

What is the definition of reciprocal teaching?

Answer 4

> Student teacher is given instructions then students wok in pairs - one teaches and one performs
Teacher supervises and corrects errors
For intermediate/experts (associative/autonomous learners)
For basic/closed drills

Question 5

What are the positives of using reciprocal teaching?

Answer 5

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> Students have more control so are more motivated
> Still coach-led so benefits less experienced athletes who show potential
> Feedback can be given

Question 6

What are the negatives of using reciprocal teaching?

Answer 6

• > May introduce safety risk if teacher has less control
  Students require some level of experience

Question 7

What is the definition of guided discovery?

Answer 7

> Teacher has one goal set in mind - students are set a task and are left to find the solution
Teacher just supervises
Students use trial and error
For intermediate/experts (autonomous learners)
Dance choreography, open situations

Question 8

What are the positives of using guided discovery?

Answer 8

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> Allows for freedom and creativity (motivates students)
> Inspires new tactics
> Develops teamwork and decision-making

Question 9

What are the negatives of using guided discovery?

Answer 9

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> Doesn’t suit beginners or large groups (focus on environment not execution)
> Requires skill to be well learnt
> Can’t be used in high risk scenarios

Question 10

What is the definition of problem solving?

Answer 10

> Teacher sets a task with no one set goal - students are left to find solutions
Students have full control, teacher supervises
For experts (autonomous learners)
Dance choreography, open situations

Question 11

Why are the positives of using problem solving?

Answer 11

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> Increases motivation/creativity
> Improves decision making skills for game performance

Question 12

What are the negatives of using problem solving?

Answer 12

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> Can’t be used in high risk scenarios
> Requires high level athletes
>Can’t be used in large groups