3. Conti…..
• . It is the primary role of teachers to
pass knowledge and information onto
their students. In this approach,
teaching and assessment are viewed
as two separate entities. Student
learning is measured through
objectively scored tests and
assessments.
4. Direct Instruction
• Direct instruction is the primary
teaching strategy under the Teacher-
Centered Approach, in that teachers
and professors are the sole supplier of
knowledge and information.
• Direct instruction is effective in
teaching basic and fundamental skills
across all content areas.
5.
6. Characteristics
Teacher talk exceeds student talk during instruction.
Instruction occurs frequently with the whole class; small-group
or individual instruction occurs less often.
Use of class time is largely determined by the teacher.
The teachers rely heavily upon the textbook to guide curricular
and instructional decision making.
The classroom furniture is usually arranged into rows of desks
or chairs facing a chalkboard with a teacher’s desk nearby.