1. Models of Teaching Objectivists Constructivists

2. Objectivist Model

3. Teacher Centered I give you my knowledge. You have to absorb it.

4. Very structured which often leaves no room for creativity.

5. Presentation Teaching Model Help students acquire, assimilate and retain information.

6. The Direct Instruction Model Promotes mastery of simple and complex skills and declarative knowledge that can be carefully defined and taught in a step by step lesson.

7. Concept Teaching Model Helps learners acquire conceptual understandings of the subjects and to provide a foundation for higher- level thinking.

8. Constructivist Model

9. Student centered learning. Giving students the opportunity to learn from experiences.

10. Cooperative Learning Aims at instructional goals beyond academic learning, specifically inter-group acceptance, social and group skills, and cooperative behavior.

11. Problem-based Model Investigate Gain experiences Gain Confidence

12. Discussion Lesson Model Improve student thinking Promote involvement and engagement in academic materials Learn important communication and thinking skills

13. I believe that in a perfect situation, classrooms would be a balance on the objectivists and constructivists models. Teachers must strive to incorporate techniques in these styles to create an enriching environment for all learners.