Teaching is an art, and like every art, it demands creativity and innovation. The way we teach, the strategies we use, and the methodologies we apply can make a significant difference in the learning outcomes of our students. Thus, it is essential to know about Teaching Methodology- Different Types of Teaching Methods to make the teaching-learning process more effective and enjoyable.
In this article, we will discuss various teaching methods that can help educators create an engaging and interactive learning environment for their students.
Introduction to Teaching Methodology
Teaching and learning are the two sides of a coin. The most accepted criterion for measuring good teaching is the amount of student learning that occurs. There are consistently high correlations between students’ ratings of the “amount learned” in the course and their overall ratings of the teacher and the course
different types of teaching methods that can be categorized into four broad types.
Teacher-centred methods,
Learner-centred methods,
Content-focused methods; and
Interactive/participative methods.
Instructor/Teacher-Centred Methods
Here the teacher casts himself/herself in the role of being a master of the subject matter. The teacher is looked upon by the learners as an expert or an authority. Learners, on the other hand, are presumed to be passive and copious recipients of knowledge from the teacher.
Examples of such methods are expository or lecture methods – which require little or no involvement of learners in the teaching process. It is also for this lack of involvement of the learners in what they are taught, that such methods are called “closed-ended”.
