TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF TEACHING Management Instruction Strategies Content Behavior Material Time Personal Inform. Processing Behavioral Social Non-directive Awareness Synectics Classroom management Inductive Thinking Inquiry Concept Attainment Advanced Organizer Memory Programmed Instruction Direct Instruction Mastery Assertive training Self-Concept Group investigation Role playing Cooperative learning Jurisprudential Simulation Social Inquiry

These teaching strategies are named as Models of Teaching (MoT) by Bruce Joyce A strategy is defined as an organized system of instruction based upon learning theory. They are all validated by research.

Selection Criteria 1. They accomplish the common goals of schools. 2. They include the major philosophical and psychological orientations toward teaching and learning. 3. They have sound theoretical basis.

Selection Criteria 4. They have long histories of practice. 5. There is evidence that they work— get high student achievement. 6. They are versatile—suitable for varied levels of learners and for different learning situations and subject areas.

An overview of each family of Models of Teaching

PERSONAL FAMILY To understand oneself better To take up responsibility for one’s learning To learn to reach out beyond the present development To develop self-esteem To promote creativity

INFORMATION PROCESSING FAMILY To acquire and organize data To learn problem solving To develop concepts To enhance intellectual ability To generate creative thinking

BEHAVIORAL FAMILY For learning skill-related concepts To learn in small, gradual steps Gives importance to feedback on progress Mastery of the subject matter is emphasized

SOCIAL FAMILY Uses collective energy called synergy Emphasizes productive ways of social interactions Supports vigorous learning