Teachers use a variety of instructional approaches, including direct instruction, indirect instruction, experiential learning, independent study, and interactive instruction. They draw from multiple approaches for each lesson to engage different types of learners and intelligences. When planning lessons, teachers consider which combination of approaches will help students achieve the targeted learning outcomes while accounting for their interests, knowledge, and skills.

1. INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES

2. INSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES
In planning instruction, teachers draw upon a repertoire of instructional
approaches and methods, and use combinations of these in each lesson
and unit. Instructional approaches may be categorized as:
• direct instruction
• indirect instruction
• experiential learning
• independent study
• interactive instruction
Most teachers draw from all of these categories to ensure variety in their classroom
activities, to engage students with various intelligences and a range of learning
approaches, and to achieve instructional goals.

3. • In selecting instructional approaches and methods, teachers
consider which combination will assist students in achieving
the learning outcomes targeted for a particular lesson or unit.
Teachers consider the advantages and limitations of the
approaches and methods, as well as the interests, knowledge,
skills and strategies, and attitudes of their students. Some of
these elements are represented in the following chart.

4. - DIRECT INSTRUCTION -

5. - INDIRECT INSTRUCTION -

6. - EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING -

7. - INDEPENDENT STUDY -

8. INTERACTIVE INSTRUCTION