Five Models of Teaching

During Thursday's class, we discussed the five models of teaching. I found this interesting because I feel as if people do not always think about an analyze all of the methods of teaching. The five methods are as follows:

1. Behavioral

This method consists of drilling and repetition in order to get results.  This is a direct style of teaching, which means that the teacher is the center of the classroom. This model is about developing basic skills and knowledge. The goal is for the student to reach mastery or over-learning.

2. Information-Processing

The teacher equips the students with skills, which leads the students to develop their inquiry skills. The students learn to ask questions and to eventually work to find the answers to their inquiries. 

3. Social-Interactive

Students learn by interacting with each other in a collaborative manner. The collaboration is what sparks learning. 

4. Experimental

In this method, students learn by doing. Understanding comes from doing an activity in which will illuminate the answers to students. 

5. Personal

This final method revolves around developing students self-identity. It is important for the students to know who they are and what their talents and skills are. 

It is important to know and understand these methods because as a teacher you should be utilizing all of them. Students learn in different ways, so it is important to find a method that works for all of your students. In addition, it is vital to keep students engaged and to do so you can vary you methods of teaching to keep students interested.