3. APPROACH
• Is a way of looking at teaching and learning.
Underlying any language teaching approach is a
theoretical view of what language is and of how it can
be learnt. An approach gives rise to methods – the
way of teaching something – which use classroom
activities or techniques to help learners learn.
11. Summary:
APPROACH METHOD STRATEGY TECHNIQUE
A way of looking at
teaching and learning.
A particular form of
procedure for
accomplishing or
approaching something
A plan of action or policy
designed to achieve a
main or overall aim.
Is the method,
procedure or a way
something is done
The way you handle
something.
Systematic planning or
action
A specific course of
action that will take you
from where you are now
to where you want to
be.
A way of carrying out a
particular task
Gives rise to methods. A system or a way of
doing something
Is where you will focus
your efforts to achieve
your goals, and how you
will succeed.
A skillful or efficient way
of doing or achieving
something
A process by which a
task is completed
It shows the path to
achieve the defined
vision
It’s the “unique” way or
style of a teacher in
handling his/her class.
13. Example
Terms Sample Brief Description
Approach Conceptual Discuss the concept of civilization
Method Inductive Provide several
situations/conditions that pertains
to civilization.
Strategy Concept Map Identify related concepts i.e.
politics, economy, religion, etc.
Technique PPt, games Use of pictures, video clips, poems,
songs
19. PARTS OF THE LESSON PLAN
Parts Description
Objectives Provide goals to be attained, give direction to class discussion, and calls for what
outcomes to expect.
Content/Subject Matter Depends on the field of study the teacher specializes; sources of content in
preparing a lesson plan may include syllabus, the national curriculum and the
textbooks used.
Materials Depends on the availability of instruction materials, the needs of the learners, the
subject to be taught, and the environment.
Procedures Dependent on the field of study, the specific method of teaching utilized and the
preference of the teacher with regards to his/her style of teaching and learning
Assignment/Homework/
Agreement
Work assigned to students by teachers to be completed outside of the school
