PRINCIPLES OF

TEACHING
 Introduction
Different approaches differ in the level of
teacher and student participation. We start
describing these approaches from that approach
with the highest to the lowest level of teacher
direction or from the lowest to the highest level of
student participation. On the basis of student
and teacher involvement, these methods are
categorized as direct/expository approach or
guided/exploratory approach.
 Basic Concepts:
 Approach - one’s viewpoint toward teaching or
refers to what one believes in, regarding
teaching, upon which teaching behaviors are
based.

 Method - a series of related and progressive

acts performed by a teacher and students to
achieve the objective of the lesson.
 Two Types of Teaching Approaches
Directive
Direct Deductive
Expository Method
Approach
Demonstrative

Inductive
Exploratory
Reflective
Indirect/ Constructivism
Guided Exploratory Method
Problem Solving
Approach
Laboratory
Inquiry
Metacognition
 When to use :
Direct Instruction/ Guided Instruction/
Expository Exploratory
• Content oriented • Experience oriented
• Factual Information • Developmental /
formulation of
concept, principles,
skills, attitudes, and
values
• Similar information
• Information not
directly available –
available – needs to
no effort to look for it
be discovered yet
 Direct/Expository Instruction
Approach
Direct instruction is a way of teaching which is
aimed at helping students acquire some basic
skills and “procedural knowledge.”

It is straight forward and is done in “a step-by-

step manner.” The emphasis is on how to
execute the steps of the entire procedure.

This may involve a simple or a complex skill

such as solving a problem by using
mathematical equations.
It includes presentation and recitation, as
well as teacher-student interactions.

Attention is focused on every detail of the

procedure.

Content mastery and overlearning of

fundamental facts.

Teachers need to arouse of heighten the

interest of the students.
 Performance-based subjects such as Science,
Mathematics, Music and Physical Education are
taught by this technique.

Strategies use in Direct Instruction:

1. Lecture and Student Recitation
2. Deduction
3. Expository/didactic method
4. Demonstration method
To employ this methodology,
follow these steps:
-Provide the rationale
-Demonstrate the skill
-Provide guided practice
-Check for understanding and provide
feedback
-Provide extended practice and transfer
Characteristic of a Direct Instruction:
 Teacher-directed and teacher dominated
 Teaching of skill. The students gain “how” rather
than “what” (procedural knowledge). Each step
must be mastered
 Step by step procedure with no step missed
 Lesson objectives easily observed behaviours
that can be measured accurately. The level of
performance can be assess from the number of
steps performed correctly
 Form of learning through imitation ( behavioral
modeling)
 Examples:
 Sample Lessons with Step-By-Step Tasks
 Executing steps of a folkdance
 Steps in preparing a meal
 Writing a letter
 Solving Math problems
 Deductive Method
 Teacher-dominated approach
 It begins with the abstract rule, generalization,
principle and ends with specific examples and
concrete details
 Cover a wider scope of subject matter
 Learning is passive process, the learners do not
take part in the generation of conclusion or
generalization
 Drill or exercises come after the explanation of
the rule or principle
Example: Geography
The teacher begins her lesson with a
generalization that geographical location
influences peoples’ way of life.
She will present a map of the Philippines. Then
study the map with them.
Those who live in wide plains like Central Plain
of Luzon, Cagayan Valley have rice as main
product and farming as main occupation.
Those who live near the sea are fishermen.
Their main product is fish.
Example: Science
 Teacher define: All animals with backbone are
classified as vertebrates.

 Teacher give examples: dog is vertebrate

because it possesses backbone. Fish, frog and
cow are vertebrates, they possess backbone
Example: Math
 Teacher Explain the rule first: To add similar
fractions just add the numerators then copy the
denominator.
 Then teacher begin will gives examples.
 After which she will give written exercises for her
pupils.
 Advantages of Deductive Method:
 Wider scope of subject matter because the
instruction is direct by stating at once the rule or
the principle at the beginning of the class.

 Teacher do not have to worry on what questions

to ask for learners to generalization or
conclusion.
Disadvantages of Deductive Method
 Passive learning. Less involvement on part of the
learners
 The learners do not take part in the generation of
conclusion or generalization.
 Learners’ involvement will be drill or exercises
that come after the explanation of the rule or
principle
 Lesson appears uninteresting at first. Teacher
begin the lesson with the abstract with what the
learners do not know
 Inductive Method
 It begins with specific details, concrete data and
examples and ends with an abstract
 Learners are more engaged in the teaching-
learning process
 Learning becomes more interesting at the outset
because we begin with the experiences of our
students. Begin with what they know.
 It helps the development of our learners’ higher
order thinking skills. To see patterns and analyze
the same in order to arrive at generalizations
requires analytical thinking.
 Inductive Method

 It requires more time and so less subject matter

will be covered
 Need much time to lead students to formulate
generalizations
 Teachers got to ask the right questions, organize
answers and comments to pave the way to the
derivation of generalizations or principles
Example: Geography
The teacher will shows to the class the map of the
Philippines then ask the class to study it with
special attention on geographical features and
economic products.
To guide them in their analysis she will ask them
questions like what is the occupation of people
who live by the sea? What is their main
livelihood? What generalization can you draw
about the relationship between geographical
features of a place and peoples’ means of
livelihood?
Example: Science
 To Find out the body parts of animal that if it has
a backbone.
 Teacher will say: the dog has a backbone. The
fish, frog and cow also have backbones.
 Then the students will conclude that: the dog,
fish, cow and frog are vertebrates.
 Advantages of Inductive Methods
 The learners are more engaged in teaching-
learning process. The learners formulate the
generalization or rule.
 Learning becomes more interesting at the outset
because teachers begin with the experiences of
the students. Teachers begin with what they
know.
 It helps the development of the learners’ higher
order thinking skills. To see patterns and analyze
the same in order to arrive at generalizations
requires analytical thinking.
 Disadvantages of Inductive Method
 It requires more time and so less subject matter
will be covered. Teacher needs much time to
lead students to the formulation of
generalizations.
 It demands expert facilitating skills on part of the
teacher. Teacher got to ask the right questions,
organize answers and comments to pave the
way to the derivation of
generalizations/principles.
 Deductive Method
1. It does not give any new
knowledge.
2. It is a method of verification.
3. It is the method of instruction. 3. It is a method of teaching.
4. Child gets ready made
information and makes use of it.
5. It is quick process.
6. It encourages dependence on
other sources.
7. There is less scope of activity
in it.
8. It is a downward process of
thought and leads to useful
results.
Inductive Method
1. It gives new knowledge
2. It is a method of discovery.
4.Child acquires first hand
knowledge and information by
actual observation.
5. It is a slow process.
6. It trains the mind and gives
self confidence and initiative.
7. It is full of activity.
8. It is an upward process of
thought and leads to principles.
Let’s Review our Understanding:

Between the deductive and the induction method,

- which method is more teacher-directed?

- which one engages more the learners in
conceptual understanding?
- which demands more teacher’s skillful
questioning?
Let’s Review our Understanding:

Between the deductive and the induction method,

- which tend to depth retention of learning?

- which learning method is more predictable?
- which engage to learn faster for large number
of facts and concrete concepts?
 Demonstration Method
 Demonstration is a learning activity which is
performed by a student, a group of 3 to 4
members or a teacher while the rest become
observers.
 Teacher-dominated
 Teachers show how to operate, manipulate an
equipment while the class observes
 Demonstration Method
 Teacher should be knowledgeable in preparing
the apparatus needed according to the steps to
be followed
 The rest of the class becomes focused on the
activity and concentration on the subject is
assured
 Advantages of Demonstration Method

 It follows a systematic procedure, students will

be able to learn from a well-tired procedure
since the demonstrators are selected and
adjudged to be skilled
 The use of expensive equipment and
machines will be maximized
 Possible wastage of time, effort and resources
will be avoided since the demonstration is
supposed to be well-planned in advance
 Advantages of Demonstration Method
 It will not result to trial-and-error learning as what
happens with unplanned learning activities
 Findings are reliable and accurate since the
procedures has been tried before
 The value of confidence is developed among the
demonstrators for such hands-on demonstrators
for such hands-on demonstration
 Curiosity and keen observing ability are instilled
among the observers
Examples:
 How to focus a microscope
 Preserving flowers and other specimens
 Performing First-Aid
 How to mix ingredients for a menu
Let’s Review:
1. Modeling…
a. is a direct teaching activity.
b. is seldom used by effective teachers.
c. allows students to imitate from demonstration
or infer from observation the behavior to be
learned.
d. both a and c.
2. Direct Instruction is more appropriate when…
a. cooperative learning is not an option.
b. the teacher needs to arouse or heighten
student interest.
c. attempting to achieve content mastery and
overlearning of fundamental facts.
d. both b and c.
3. This method of teaching presents a general
concept by first defining it and then
providing examples or illustrations that
demonstrate the idea until it achieve the
concept mastery.
a. Inductive
b. Deductive
c. Directive
d. Demonstrative
4. Mr. Cruz is very careful in his classroom about
using his class time efficiently and having active
student practice. To do this, Mr. Cruz uses an
instructional sequence of review, presenting
new content, practice, feedback, and
reteaching. He is attempting to achieve the
goals of…
a. mastery learning
b. indirect instruction
c. lecturing
d. cooperative learning
5. Among the methods/approaches
discussed, which teaching method/s is use
in Guided/Exploratory Approach?
a. Direct Instruction
b. Deductive Method
c. Inductive Method
d. both b & c
Thank you!

Prepared by:
Marilou Florentino