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Teaching Method[edit]

A teaching method comprises the principles and methods used by teachers to enable student learning. These strategies are determined partly on subject matter to be taught and partly by the nature of the learner. For a particular teaching method to be appropriate and efficient it has to be in relation with the characteristic of the learner and the type of learning it is supposed to bring about.

Types of Teaching Methods[edit]

Teaching methods can be categorized into two broad types:

Teacher-Centered Methods[edit]

In teacher-centered methods, the teacher is the main authority figure. Students are viewed as "empty vessels" who passively receive knowledge from their teachers through lectures and direct instruction, with an end goal of positive results from testing and assessment. Examples include:

Student-Centered Methods[edit]

Student-centered methods shift the focus of activity from the teacher to the learners. These methods include:

Modern Teaching Methods[edit]

Modern teaching methods have evolved to include a variety of approaches that cater to different learning styles and preferences. These include:

Factors Influencing Teaching Methods[edit]

Several factors influence the choice of teaching methods, including:

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-'''Teaching method''' refers to the principles and methods used by teachers to enable student learning. These strategies are determined partly on subject matter to be taught and partly by the nature of the learner. For a particular teaching method to be appropriate and efficient it has to be in relation with the characteristic of the learner and the type of learning it is supposed to bring about.
+== Teaching Method ==
-== Definition ==
+[[File:Chodowiecki_Basedow_Tafel_12_d.jpg|thumb|right|An 18th-century depiction of a teaching method.]]
-A '''[[teaching method]]''' comprises the principles and methods used by teachers to enable student learning. These strategies are determined partly on subject matter to be taught and partly by the nature of the learner.
+A '''teaching method''' comprises the principles and methods used by teachers to enable student learning. These strategies are determined partly on subject matter to be taught and partly by the nature of the learner. For a particular teaching method to be appropriate and efficient it has to be in relation with the characteristic of the learner and the type of learning it is supposed to bring about.
 == Types of Teaching Methods ==
-There are several types of teaching methods, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
+Teaching methods can be categorized into two broad types:
-=== Direct Instruction ===
+=== Teacher-Centered Methods ===
-[[Direct Instruction]] is a teaching method that is focused on systematic curriculum design and skillful lesson planning.
+In teacher-centered methods, the teacher is the main authority figure. Students are viewed as "empty vessels" who passively receive knowledge from their teachers through lectures and direct instruction, with an end goal of positive results from testing and assessment. Examples include:
-=== Discussion Method ===
+* [[Lecture]]
+* [[Demonstration (teaching)|Demonstration]]
+* [[Direct instruction]]
-The [[Discussion Method]] encourages students to participate and get involved in the learning process by asking and answering questions.
+=== Student-Centered Methods ===
-=== Collaborative Learning ===
+Student-centered methods shift the focus of activity from the teacher to the learners. These methods include:
-[[Collaborative Learning]] is a teaching method that involves students working together to solve a problem or complete a task.
+* [[Inquiry-based learning]]
+* [[Cooperative learning]]
+* [[Problem-based learning]]
-=== Inquiry-based Learning ===
+== Modern Teaching Methods ==
-[[Inquiry-based Learning]] is a teaching method that starts by posing questions, problems or scenarios rather than simply presenting established facts.
+Modern teaching methods have evolved to include a variety of approaches that cater to different learning styles and preferences. These include:
+* [[Flipped classroom]]
+* [[Blended learning]]
+* [[Gamification]]
 == Factors Influencing Teaching Methods ==
-Several factors influence the choice of teaching method. These include the nature of the subject matter, the students' learning style, and the teacher's personal beliefs about education.
+Several factors influence the choice of teaching methods, including:
-== See Also ==
+* [[Learning objectives]]
+* [[Student characteristics]]
+* [[Subject matter]]
+* [[Classroom environment]]
+== Related Pages ==
 * [[Education]]
-* [[Learning Styles]]
+* [[Pedagogy]]
-* [[Curriculum]]
+* [[Learning theory (education)]]
-* [[Lesson Planning]]
+* [[Instructional design]]
-== References ==
-<references />
+{{Education}}
-[[Category:Education]]
+[[Category:Teaching methods]]
-[[Category:Teaching]]
-{{education-stub}}