NCM 134

Teaching
Strategies and
Methodologies
Teaching Strategies and
Methodologies for
Teaching and Learning
Analogies…

 Teaching is like fishing…

 You use different lures for
different fish
 You use different methods for
different learners.
Analogies…

 Teaching is like beautiful

music…
 Where, instructional methods
are the instruments
 When played alone they make
sound…
 When played together in tune,
rhythm, and feeling, they
become amazing music.
DOMAINS OF
LEARNING
What is an objective?

 Short-term goal
 Steps towards the realization of
the aims
 Specific, precise and observable
Educational Objectives

 Provides the basis for

systematization, articulation,
unity, balance and for
determining priorities in an
educational effort
 Serve as guide posts in learning
Instructional Objectives

 Behavioral in nature
 Measurable goal
 States both behavior intended to
be developed and what actual
behavior is developed and
tested
Instructional Objectives
 Define method of instruction
 Distinguish between methods of
instruction and instructional aids
 Identify & discuss a variety of
teaching methods
Classification of Educational
Objectives
 Bloom’s taxonomy is a
classification of the different
objectives that educators set for
students (learning objectives)
 Three domains:
 Cognitive
 Affective
 Psychomotor
Cognitive Domain
 Revolves around knowledge,
comprehension and “thinking
through” a particular topic
 Deals with recall or recognition
of knowledge and development
of intellectual activities and skills
Affective Domain

 Emotional aspect of educational

objectives
 Pertains to changes in interest,
attitudes, values
 Describe the way people react
emotionally and their ability to
feel another living thing’s pain
and joy
Psychomotor Domain

 Levels of attainment in
neuromuscular coordination
 Describe the ability to
manipulate a tool or instrument
 Focus in change or
development in behaviour or
skills
What is a “Method”?
A. systematic procedure, technique,
or mode of inquiry employed by
or proper to a particular discipline
or art
B. systematic plan followed in
presenting material for
instruction
C. way, technique, or process of
or for doing something
D. body of skills or techniques
Methods, Strategy, Aid,
Approach
 Teaching method tend to be
synonymous with technique
according to Webster
 Teaching strategy is a “careful
plan” that serves an important
function in achieving a specific
outcome.
 Instructional aid includes:
 Chalkboard, Flip chart,
PowerPoint
 Overheads, VCR, Real Objects,
etc.
 Teaching approach is a “holistic
process”
 Includes the teaching steps,
problem-solving strategies, and
teaching methods.
Teaching Methods

 Lecture-Explaining

 Group Discussion
 Interactive lecture

 Case studies

 Brainstorming & Buzz Groups

 Field-trip (tour)
Additional Methods/Strategies
 Directed (supervised) study
 Role-Play
 Socratic Dialogue
 Jigsaw
 Concept Map/Sketch
 Debate
 Cooperative Learning
 Panel of Experts
Factors to consider when
selecting an instructional
method?
 Intended specific outcome or
purpose
 Size of group

 Learners” preference for

learning
 Content sometimes dictates the
method
 Required preparation