11. TERM DEFINITION FOCUS EXAMPLE
Teaching Approach
-theory/viewpoint
(why we teach a
certain way)
A broad, general philosophy
or belief about how students
learn best
Philosophy or principle
behind teaching
Constructivist approach
(students construct
knowledge-problem solving)
Behaviorist approach
(Learning is a change in
behavior-memorization of
laws)
Teaching Method
-organized way to
implement that
approach (ghow
we structure the
lesson)
An organized, systematic way
of presentoing content based
on the approach
Overall plan for
instruction
lecture method, discussion
method, inquiry-based
method
12. Teaching Strategy
-planned route to
reach the learning
goal (how we
ensure learning
happens)
A plan od action or design
includes the metod used to
achieve specific learning
objectives
Tactical plan to achieve
learning goals
Cooperative learning,
differentiated instruction
Teaching
Technique
-actual action or
task (what the
teacher or student
does)
A specific tool, tactic, or
activity used to implement a
strategy or method
Specific activity or
classroom action
Using graphic organizers,
storytelling, role-playing