Teaching Styles

Question 1

What are the 4 different types of teaching styles?

Answer 1

1. Command
2. Reciprocal
3. Guided Discovery/Discovery Learning
4. Problem Solving

Question 2

What is command style teaching?

Answer 2

The teacher makes all of the decisions

Authoritarian style

All learners are treated the same way

Learner takes no responsibility

Not required to think outside of the objective

Question 3

What are the disadvantages of command style teaching?

Answer 3

• It does not cater for differing abilites - so if you cannot do it you may lose motivation or suffer from anxiety
• It does not allow students to be creative
• It does not allow interaction between members

Question 4

What is recipricol teaching style?

Answer 4

The teacher hands over part of the teaching to other members of the group.

Performers learn from eachother

Teacher demonstrates skill

Learners work in pairs/groups

One performer + One observer

Question 5

What are the advantages of recipricol training?

Answer 5

• It promotes communication and interaction between group members.
• It may generate new ideas for the coach
• It is good for personal development - coaching skills may improve
• It gives immediate personal feedback to the performer

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of recipricol teaching style?

Answer 6

• Some students may not like being taught by their peers and may cause conflict
• It takes more time to set and oversee the tasks
• Pupils may give incorrect information

Question 7

What is discovery learning?

Answer 7

Objective set by teacher in a form of a problem

Learner works out solution

Question 8

What is the problem solving approach?

Answer 8

Teacher sets objective e.g. how to get past an opponent and learner finds own way of solving the problem

Cognitive approach

Question 9

What are the advantages of discovery learning and problem solving teaching styles?

Answer 9

• Interaction between group members can be promoted
• Students can work at their own pace and can be creative to extend the skill
• There is a mix of abilites that can be catered for
• Sense of satisfaction can be gained from producing correct results

Question 10

What are the disadvantages of problem solving/discovery learning teaching styles?

Answer 10

• There may be danger involved if the students fail to use the correct techniques
• It is more time consuming
• Incorrect results could be achieved without teacher supervision, and the group may lack control.

Question 11

What should be considered when deciding on what teaching style to use?

Answer 11

• Teacher - their knowledge & experience
• Activity - complex, demanding & the risk
• Learner - skill, fitness, knowldege, experince and motivation
• Learning situation - environment, size of group, equipment & time