English teaching strategies

DC-Education Working Group Draft Document
Teaching Methods/Strategies
15 October 2001

Teaching Strategy
Definition
Namespace
Teaching Method
Ways of presenting instructional materials or conducting instructional activities.
ERIC
Activity
A generic term that refers to any learning activity learners might engage in.
MediaSeek
Assessment
A learning event specifically designed toassess the learner’s understanding of content or his/her ability to perform a skill or set of skills.
MediaSeek
Brainstorming
A learning event in which a group of learners spontaneously contribute ideas.
MediaSeek, ERIC
Computer Assisted Instruction
Interactive instructional technique in which a computer is used to present instructional material, monitor learning, and select additionalinstructional material in accordance with individual learner needs.
ERIC, GEM
Computer Simulation
Computer based representation of real situations or systems.
ERIC, GEM
Contingency Management
Systematic arrangement of reinforcing events in order to strengthen or weaken specific behavior.
ERIC, GEM
Cooperative Learning
A learning technique in which the learners are members of an interdependentproblem-solving group in which they collaborate, share and delegate responsibilities, practice with others of varying abilities, and practice communicating with others.
MediaSeek, ERIC, GEM
Creative Response
A learning event in which the learner provides a written response.
MediaSeek
Demonstration
A learning event in which an individual demonstrates how to do something.
MediaSeek, ERIC, GEMDialog Journals
Logs or notebooks used by more than one person for exchanging experiences, ideas, or reflections -- used most often in education as a means of sustained writing interaction between students and teachers at all educational levels and in second language and other types of instruction.
ERIC, GEM
Discovery Learning
An inquiry-oriented learning event in which the learner discovers.MediaSeek, ERIC, GEM
Discussion/Debate
Oral, and sometimes written, exchange of opinions—usually to analyze, clarify, or reach conclusions about issues, questions, or problems.
MediaSeek, ERIC, GEM
Dramatic Play Drills

GEM
Drill & Practice
A learning event in which a learner repeats a particular skill in order to fix in his or her mind.
MediaSeek
Experiential Learning
Learning by doing-- includes knowledge and skills acquired outside of book\lecture learning situations through work, play, and other life experiences. Experiential education includes adventure education, environmental education, and service learning.
MediaSeek, ERIC, GEM
Integrated Instruction

GEM
Field Trip
A learning event that typically takes place outside of school grounds.
MediaSeek
Game
Typically acompetition or contest that involves a demonstration of an understanding of content or skill.
MediaSeek
Guided Design
Reasoning-centered instructional method developed by Charles E. Wales and Robert A. Stager that uses small-group techniques and a prepared outline of decision making steps to guide students through the process of resolving open-ended problems.
ERIC, GEM
Hands-on
A learningevent that engages learners in a practical application of content and skills.
MediaSeek, ERIC, GEM
Inquiry
Also referred to as scientific inquiry; refers to activities in which learners develop knowledge and understanding of how scientists study the natural world.
MediaSeek
Interdisciplinary
Participation or cooperation of two or more disciplines.
ERIC, GEM
Interview/Survey
A learningevent in which learners interview or survey others about a particular topic.
MediaSeek
Introduction
A learning event in which a topic is presented for the first time.
MediaSeek
Kinesthetic
A learning event that involves bodily movement.
MediaSeek
Laboratory
A learning event that involves practicing science skills and using scientific equipment.
MediaSeek
Lecture
A learning event in...