Models+of+Instruction+&+Teaching+Stratagies

Brain research demonstrates that presenting information in a variety of ways fosters learning and helps to retain information longer. Also, teaching in various ways helps students who have varied learning styles. You may find that some students will excel in ways they never thought possible due to an approach to a subject that fits their learning style. Discussing the methods you use in class with your students is helpful as well. It teaches students how to learn.

The following list of models comes from the book Models of Teaching by Joyce, Weil, & Calhoun published in 2009. This list will serve as a reference to go to to remind us of other researched methods we could try in the classroom. If you don't recognize a teaching model, please check out this book or research it on the web (Please, share your links).


 * Direct Instruction - Though traditional, this model is proven effective, if not over used. It is extremely effective with students who have learning disablities.
 * Inductive Model - Learning to think Inductivly
 * Concept Models - Sharpening Basic Thinking Skills, concept mapping.
 * Picture-Word Inductive Model - Developing Literacy and Accedemic Language
 * Scientific Inquiry
 * Memorization
 * Synectics - The art of enhancing creative thought
 * Presentations - Advanced Organizers
 * Partners in Learning - Group work
 * The Study of Value - Role Playing and Public Policy Education
 * Nondirective Teaching - Metacognitive processing, self inquiry.
 * Developing Positive Self Concepts - Stengthening the inner self concept and voice.
 * Mastery Learning - Block by block, bit by bit...
 * Learning from Simulations - Living out a process.
 * Diversity Training - Value and appreciate for the same educational access, responsibility, and respect for gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic backgrounds.