Indirect Instruction

In contrast to the direct instruction strategy, indirect instruction is mainly student-centered, although the two strategies can complement each other.

 

 

Problem Solving

There are two major types of problem solving – reflective and creative. This strategy focuses on analyzing the problem, identifying the issue, considering all possible options and finding the best suitable solution. This strategy open a room for creativity. Students will be expected to think about the problem to find the best logical solution based on their own perception. Many answers can be correct. Regardless of the path that the student have chosen, he could reach the correct answer.

 

 

Case Studies

Case studies are stories or scenarios, often in narrative form, created and used as a tool for analysis and discussion. Cases are often based on actual events which add a sense of urgency or reality. Case studies have elements of simulations but the students are observers rather than participants.

 

Inquiry based learning

Inquiry based learning provides opportunities for students to experience and acquire processes through which they can gather information about the world. This requires a high level of interaction among the learner, the teacher, the area of study, available resources, and the learning environment.

 

 

Reflective Discussion

Reflective discussions encourage students to think and talk about what they have observed, heard or read. The teacher or student initiates the discussion by asking a question that requires students to reflect upon and interpret films, experiences, read or recorded stories, or illustrations. As students question and recreate information and events in a film or story, they clarify their thoughts and feelings. The questions posed encourage students to relate story content to life experiences and to other stories. These questions elicit personal interpretations and feelings. Interpretations vary, but such variances demonstrate that differences of opinion are valuable.

 

Concept Attainment

Concept Attainment is an indirect instructional strategy that uses a structured inquiry process. In concept attainment, students figure out the attributes of a group or category that has already been formed by the teacher.