Approaches
& Methods
Principles of Teaching II
8 February 2015
In comparison…
APPROACH
 Set of assumptions
that define beliefs
& theories about
the learners and
learning
METHOD
 Overall plan for
systematic
presentation of a
lesson TECHNIQUE
 Specific
activities
and tasks
In the K to 12:
Learner-centered, inclusive, &
developmentally appropriate
Relevant, responsive, & research-based
Culture-sensitive
Contextualized & global
Constructivist, inquiry-based, reflective,
collaborative, & integrative
Spiral progression
Flexible & contextualized
Section 5, Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013
Deductive & Direct
Abstract, rule,
definition,
generalization,
unknown
Experience,
examples,
details, known
Inductive & Indirect
Abstract, rule,
definition,
generalization,
unknown
Experience,
examples,
details, known
Constructivist teaching
Learners are actively
engaged and involved in a
process of meaning and
knowledge construction
Constructivist teaching
Authentic activities
and real-world environments
Multiple perspectives
Wholistic & integrative
Self-directed learners
Meaningful learning
Interactive teaching
Interaction of the learners,
material, and social
environment
Learning as both an active
and a social process.
Interactive teaching
HOTS questions
Clear focus of interaction
Favorable climate for genuine
interaction
“talk less, teach more”
Collaborative teaching
Every student shares in the
attainment of goals.
Trust & respect
Structured tasks
Clear goals, guidelines, &
grading
“reflect together’’
Integrative teaching
Interdisciplinary
Transdisciplinary
Three-level (KSVs)
MI & LS teaching
Information Formation
Transformation

Approaches & methods