Approach, Method & Technique: Lecture Notes – Lesson 4

Summary

Teaching approaches, methods and techniques are important. Students learn what these terms mean, and how they differ. They also learn about some leading teaching approaches.

Approach, Method and Technique Defined

Approach, method and technique are explained. Approach is the broadest term, and technique is the most specific. Method is in between. Each term is described with examples.

Teaching Strategy

Teaching strategy is defined. It is a plan of action to facilitate learning. Different definitions from experts are given. The role of the teacher in using strategies is discussed.

Some Leading Teaching Approaches

Four main teaching approaches are described. The discovery approach, conceptual approach and process approach are outlined. The inquiry approach is also explained. The role of the teacher in each approach is described.

Enrichment Activities

Students are asked to watch a teaching demonstration. They identify and classify the approach, methods and techniques used. They also make a reaction by criticizing the appropriateness of these.

Key terms

Approach

The broadest term, covering the whole orientation of teaching.

Method

An organized, orderly, systematic, and well-planned procedure aimed at facilitating and enhancing students’ learning.

Technique

The most specific term, referring to specific actions or steps in teaching.

Teaching Strategy

A plan of action to facilitate a particular kind of learning.

Inquiry Approach

An approach that emphasizes the search for truth, information or knowledge.

Conceptual Approach

An approach that focuses on categorizing knowledge from facts to principles.

Questions this document helps with

• What is the difference between approach, method and technique?
• What are the main teaching approaches?
• How does a teacher use strategies in the classroom?

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