Teaching Methods
Teaching methods
• Teaching methods are ways to instruct students in a classroom, helping them
to understand and remember what they've learned. Some of the best
teaching strategies allow educators to convey information in a clear and
concise way while also ensuring students retain it over the long term. If
students can comprehend facts on a deep level and practice skills properly in
the classroom, they can apply that wisdom and those abilities to their
personal lives and their future careers.
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• Teaching methods are opportunities to make learning engaging, inspiring and
fun for students. They aid teachers in fulfilling the responsibility of guiding
the social and emotional development of children. By using the right
strategies, teachers can instill values of respect, empathy and cultural
sensitivity into their classroom. They also use teaching methods to prepare
students for standardized testing
Differentiated instruction
• Differentiated instruction is the idea of creating tailored education plans for
students based on differing needs. This may involve the ways by which students
access content, the activities they do, the assessment techniques a teacher uses or
even the physical setup of a classroom. As all people have varying abilities and
talents, it's beneficial for a teacher to adapt their teaching styles to unique students.
• Here are some ways an educator may differentiate instruction:
• Provide books or other materials at different reading levels.
• Create custom spelling lists for students with different spelling skills.
• Host small groups to provide tailored advice to students.
Lecture-based Method
• A traditional way to structure classroom learning is the lecture format, in
which teachers explain information while students observe. Teachers lead a
lesson by presenting on, showing visuals of and modeling examples of a
topic. While a teacher is presenting, students can listen, watch, take notes and
copy the teacher's demonstrations.
Technology-based Method
• Teachers can use technology in the classroom to make teaching processes
more efficient and aid in student learning. Students can use devices like
computers and tablets to read materials, conduct research or play educational
games. In addition, cloud computing capabilities make it possible for
students to access documents or other resources while at school or at home.
Virtual classrooms using video conferencing software can be a great way to
provide education remotely. This can be especially helpful for students with
disabilities who may have difficulties focusing in a physical classroom
environment.
Group learning Method
• Segmenting students into groups is a great way to teach them skills in
collaboration. While in their teams, they can discuss subjects and learn about
the perspectives of others. It's important to encourage both class
participation and listening skills so that students can gain these abilities for
the future. Teachers can assign group presentations so students can convey
information to the rest of the class, ask and answer questions and interact
with each other.
Individual learning Method
• While group projects can be exciting opportunities for students, it's also
important to promote individual learning so that they can work by
themselves. Assigning journal entries can be an excellent way to give students
time to think through topics and develop thoughts and analyses. This is
especially helpful before hosting a class discussion so class members can
have ideas for what to say. Teachers can read writing assignments to reward
points to students who can't participate vocally in class.
Inquiry-based Method
• Inquiry-based learning promotes the idea of learning by investigation, where
students can complete projects, ask questions and find answers by
themselves. While teachers act as resources in these times, the goal is for
students to solve problems and discover information on their own. Upon
learning about concepts, they can explain and present the concepts in their
own words to further enforce them in their memories. Then, students can
advance to higher levels at their own pace. This is a way for students to
perform an active role in the learning process.
Project-Based Method
• A relatively new teaching method, project-based learning falls within the
student-centered approach. As the name suggests, in project-based learning
students complete projects. However, these are big, meaty projects in which
students acquire knowledge, research, think critically, evaluate, analyze, make
decisions, collaborate, and more.
Flipped Classroom Method
• The concept of delivering online lectures that students can view from home
to substitute lecturing in the classroom is known as flipped learning. The
letters FLIP represent the four pillars included in this type of learning:
Flexible environment, Learning culture shift, Intentional content, and
Professional educator. This technique, in theory, allows for more time in class
to be devoted to active learning rather than instruction.
Cooperative Learning Method
• As the name suggests, cooperative learning involves a lot of group work.
However, it also requires a lot of structure and intervention on the part of
the teacher to make learning as effective as possible. Some commonly used
cooperative learning strategies include “think-pair-share.” Discussions in
small groups or pairs can also be effective, as can a “jigsaw” approach. In the
jigsaw model, students are broken into small groups to read or learn from a
certain perspective. Then, changing their groups, members spread the
information and share it with others.
Kinesthetic learning Method
• Kinesthetic learning is the notion of learning through movement. Teachers
can move around the classroom and use hand gestures while they present to
engage students visually and kinesthetically. They can also encourage
students to perform physical activities where they can move around and use
their creativity. Here are some ideas:
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• Drawing: Many students enjoy drawing or painting, and teachers can include this activity in the classroom to
make learning enjoyable. Students can have the option to develop ideas and use different colors and tools to
make their ideas a reality.
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Acting: Students, especially young children, may have an exciting time developing and role-playing in
theatrical performances. This can be a great idea for implementing kinesthetic learning in group projects.
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Building: Building structures with blocks, toys or other materials can help students develop hand-eye
coordination and analytical thinking skills. It can also be a fun way for them to stay focused in the classroom.
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Playing: A traditional form of kinesthetic learning is playing sports, and many schools have gym classes
where students can exert energy and spend time outside. You can also have educational sports games in the
classroom, where students can move around and learn simultaneously.
Game-based Method
• If you want to update your classroom techniques and help children to be
more excited about learning, consider developing and implementing
educational games or challenges, whether in-person or online. These can
inspire children, especially kinesthetic learners, to participate more fully in
the learning process and keep them motivated and focused on lessons. It can
also allow them the opportunity to solve problems and reach a goal.
Expeditionary learning Method
• Expeditionary learning is the process of learning through participating in
practical experiences. These can be projects, case studies or lab experiments
in the classroom or field trips to places around your school and community.
For example, in a science class, you might take a trip to a nearby nature
center to learn about the types of animals and plants in your area. This type
of approach encourages students to apply classroom knowledge and skills to
the real world. It can help them comprehend the purpose of their efforts and
return to schoolwork with enthusiasm.
Benefits of using teaching methods
• Using teaching methods can make the job duties of educators easier and more effective. Here are some
benefits of this process:
• Teaching your students effectively: You can use effective teaching methods that educators have been
using throughout history to help people learn. Paying attention to the way you teach students, in addition to
the content you convey to them, is a critical part of ensuring they master subjects and abilities.
• Planning your educational content: In any career field, conducting the proper amount of planning and
preparation can ensure your work is efficient and error-free. Planning your teaching methods for the day,
week, month, quarter or year can support well-functioning lessons and classroom activities.
• Finding the best ways to connect with your students: Experimenting with various teaching methods
allows you to gauge what your students need and govern your classroom well. You can discover the teaching
styles that lead to better performance on assessments and better progress reports.
Tips for using teaching methods:
• Consult with more advanced professionals: Conduct research and consult with experienced teaching professionals to find inspiration for
how you can operate your classroom effectively. You can also check with multiple people to confirm that your lessons are appropriate before
implementing them to ensure their success.
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Gain feedback from students and parents: In many schools, there are methods through which students and parents can give regular
feedback to teachers about classroom techniques. Study this feedback carefully to adjust your approaches and meet student and parent needs.
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Be adaptable: Stay open to trying new methods as your students grow, as you get new students and as times change. With the advance of
technology and other tools you can use in the classroom, there are many ways you might improve your students' learning experiences.
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Create a routine: An everyday routine, like a brief lecture, an individual writing assignment and a group activity every day, can keep the
classroom predictable and comfortable for students. If students know what to expect, this can reduce stress and make them more ready to
learn new information.
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Teach the same topic in three different ways: Consider teaching key topics in multiple ways using a mix of methods to help students
remember the information. For example, you might have them read about a topic, write about it and perform an interactive activity about it.
