The Scope of Curriculum: Teaching Methods

1. Curriculum Planning and Programming
The Scope of Curriculum:
Teaching Methods
by:
Annaliza T. Cempron

2. Teaching Methods
 The term Teaching method refers to the
general principles, pedagogy and
management strategies used for classroom
instruction. Your choice of teaching method
depends on what fits you — your educational
philosophy, classroom demographic, subject
area(s) and school mission statement.
Teaching theories primarily fall into two
categories or “approaches” — teacher-centered
and student-centered:

4. Teacher-Centered
Approach to Learning
 Teachers are the main authority figure in
this model. Students are viewed as “empty
vessels” whose primary role is to passively
receive information (via lectures and direct
instruction) with an end goal of testing and
assessment. It is the primary role of teachers
to pass knowledge and information onto their
students. In this model, teaching and
assessment are viewed as two separate
entities. Student learning is measured through
objectively scored tests and assessments.

5. Student-Centered
Approach to Learning
 While teachers are authority figures in
this model, teachers and students play an
equally active role in the learning process. The
teacher’s primary role is to coach and
facilitate student learning and overall
comprehension of material. Student learning
is measured through both formal and informal
forms of assessment, including group
projects, student portfolios, and class
participation. Teaching and assessment are
connected; student learning is continuously
measured during teacher instruction.

6. Three main teaching styles in
educational pedagogy:
1) direct instruction,
2) inquiry-based learning and
3) cooperative learning

7. • Direct instruction
 is the general term that refers to the traditional
teaching strategy that relies on explicit teaching through
lectures and teacher-led demonstrations. Direct instruction
is the primary teaching strategy under the teacher-centered
approach, in that teachers and professors are the sole
supplier of knowledge and information. Direct instruction is
effective in teaching basic and fundamental skills across all
content areas.

8. • Inquiry-based learning
 is a teaching method that focuses on student
investigation and hands-on learning. In this method, the
teacher’s primary role is that of a facilitator, providing
guidance and support for students through the learning
process. Inquiry-based learning falls under the student-centered
approach, in that students play an active and
participatory role in their own learning process.

9. • Cooperative learning
 refers to a method of teaching and classroom
management that emphasizes group work and a strong
sense of community. This model fosters students’ academic
and social growth and includes teaching techniques such
as “Think-Pair-Share” and reciprocal teaching. Cooperative
learning falls under the student-centered approach because
learners are placed in responsibility of their learning and
development. This method focuses on the belief that
students learn best when working with and learning from
their peers.

10. In order to identify your personal teaching style, it
is important to acknowledge your personal values toward
education and how your students learn. Understanding
your teaching style early on will prove effective for both
you and your students, creating and maintaining a balance
between your teaching preferences and your students’
learning preferences.

11. Remember :
Whatever method the
teacher utilizes to
implement the curriculum,
there will be some guide
for the selection and use.

12. Remember :
Whatever method the
teacher utilizes to
implement the curriculum,
there will be some guide
for the selection and use.
Here are some of them:

13. 1. Teaching methods are means to achieve the
end. They are used to translate the
objectives into action.

14. 2. There is no single best teaching method. Its
effectiveness will depend on the learning
objectives, the learners and skill of the teacher.

15. 3. Teaching methods should stimulate the
learners’ desire to develop the cognitive,
affective, psychomotor, social and spiritual
domain of the individual.

16. 4. In the choice of the teaching methods,
learning styles of the students should be
considered.

17. 5. Every method should lead to the
development of the learning outcomes in the
three domains: cognitive, affective and
psychomotor.

18. 6. Flexibility should be a consideration in the
use of the teaching methods.

19. Thank
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everyone!