This document discusses teaching methods. It defines teaching methods as the general principles, pedagogy, and management strategies used for classroom instruction. Teaching methods can depend on the goals and objectives of the lesson. Some common teaching methods discussed include teacher-centered, learner-centered, content-focused, and participative methods. The document also discusses factors to consider when choosing a teaching method, such as the learners, subject matter, objectives, time, teacher skills, and available equipment. It concludes by stating interactive classrooms, constructivist teaching, inquiry-based teaching, and demonstrations are good teaching styles for today's learners.

1. Teaching methods.
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2. What is a teaching methods?
The term teaching method refers to the general principles, pedagogy
and management strategies used for classroom instruction.
A teaching method depends on the goals of the lesson, vision and
objectives.
The choice of a teaching method depend largely on the
information/content or skill that is being taught.
It is influenced by the attitude of the learners.

3. Types of teaching methods
Teacher-centered- learners are participants of knowledge and the teacher is expert of
knowledge and information
Learner-centered- the teacher becomes a resource rather than an authority’. It develops
critical thinking skills and retain knowledge that leads to self-actualization.
Content-focused- lessons include multimedia presentations, activities and demonstrations.
It gives an opportunity to incorporate a variety of technological teaching formats.
Participative methods- promote self-learning and help students develop critical thinking
skills and retain knowledge that leads to self-actualization.

4. Teacher centered vs learner centered
 Learner-centered approach is built on
the assumption that what the learner
does is more important when
determining what is learned than what
the teacher does ( shuell, 1986)
 Learner centered should be emphasized
to engage learners in their learning.

5. Teaching styles
Traditional teaching methods
Lecturing
Discussion
Questioning
Audio-visuals
Activity-based learning
Cooperative learning
Simulations
Problem based learning
Self-learning modules
Computer teaching strategies
Computer-assisted instruction
Internet
Virtual reality

6. Educational pedagogies: 3 teaching styles
• Focuses on student investigation and hands-on learning
• Teacher’s primary role is to be a facilitator.
• Students play an active role and participatory role in their own learning process
Inquiry-based learning.
• Traditional teaching strategy.
• Teacher is the sole provider of information and knowledge.
• Explicit teaching
• Effective in teaching basic and fundamental skills across all content.
Direct instruction
• Emphasizes group work and strong sense of communication.
• Emphasizes that students learn better when working in groups.
• Students are responsible for their learning and development
Cooperative learning

7. Discussion
Types of discussions
Formal discussion- Announced topic.
Reading or watching videos.
Informal- unannounced class
discussion.
Purposes and advantages.
It teaches problem solving skills.
Opportunity to apply principles,
concepts and theories.
Clarifies information and concepts.
Teaches learners how to analyze and
respect opinions of others.
Discussion techniques
Arrange space
Keep the discussion on track
Do not allow monopolies
Facilitate
Make expectations very clear.

8. example of some instructional methods.

9. Instructional methods.

10. Instructional methods.

11. Factors to consider when choosing a teaching method
Learners-
characteristics and
nature of the learners.
Subject matter- what
is the content and
what method will be
more effective.
Objectives- expected
outcomes of the
lesson.
Time allocation– how
much time does the
teacher have to teach
the lesson
The teacher-teachers
teaching style, skills,
abilities and academic
preparations
School equipment and
facilities- availability of
materials, devices and
technology

12. What teaching style is best for todays learner?
1. Learner-centred approach
2. ICT as a tool in teaching
3. Blended teaching
4. Interactive classrooms
5. Constructivist teaching methods
6. Inquiry based teaching
7. Demonstrations and discussions

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