Every teacher has her or his own style of teaching. And as traditional teaching styles evolve with the advent of differentiated instruction, more and more teachers are adjusting their approach depending on their students’ learning need.
These teaching styles highlight the five main strategies teachers use in the classroom, as well as the benefits and potential pitfalls of each.
Infographic: Common teaching styles - classroom teaching styles. Authority or lecture style (teacher-centered), demonstrator or coach style (shows knowledge, includes activities and demonstrations), facilitator or activity style (promote self-learning, self-actualization, critical thinking skills), delegator or group style (best for lab activities and peer feedback activities), and hybrid or blended style (blends the teacher's personality and interests with students' needs).
The Authority, or lecture style
The authority model is teacher-centered and frequently entails lengthy lecture sessions or one-way presentations. Students are expected to take notes or absorb information.
Pros: This style is acceptable for certain higher-education disciplines and auditorium settings with large groups of students. The pure lecture style is most suitable for subjects like history, which necessitate memorization of key facts, dates, names, etc.
Cons: It’s a questionable model for teaching children because there is little or no interaction with the teacher. Plus it can get a little snooze-y. That’s why it’s a better approach for older, more mature students
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