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General Methods of Teaching
General Methods of Teaching
1. Inductive Method
The inductive method is used when the rule, concept, truth, principles, facts or
generalization is simple enough such that pupils can state them by themselves
after observing and comparing examples or situations.
a. Preparation
b. Presentation
c. Comparison and abstraction
d. Generalization
e. Application
2. Deductive Method
The deductive method is much simpler than the inductive method and takes
less time. It facilitates the solutions to some problems by using truths or rules
established by others.
The problem method bay be used in the study of either a unit or it may be
used as one of the methods utilized in a unit of study. Herbart’s formal steps and
Morrison’s teaching style can be applied to problem solving.
Steps in the Problem Method (Risk, 1965 as cited Lardizabal, et al. c1991)
a. Exploration
b. Presentation
c. Assimilation
d. Organization
e. Recitation
There are two types of laboratory methods. (1) the experimental and (2) the
observation. The experimental type aims to train learners in problem solving with
incidental acquisition of information and motor skill. In the observation type,
knowledge is acquired through activities such as visits to museums, exhibits and
art galleries watching demonstrations, listening to lectures, viewing films, and
going on field trips.
a. Orientation
b. Presentation
c. Application