noun phrase · neutral
teaching methods
/ˈtiːtʃɪŋ ˈmɛθədz/TEA·ching METH·ods
The approaches and techniques teachers use to deliver lessons, such as lectures, group work or demonstrations.
Examples
“Modern teaching methods often include more student-centred activities than traditional lectures.”
“The school adopted interactive teaching methods to increase participation.”
“Teachers should change their teaching methods depending on students' needs.”
Band 8 sentence
“Adopting a mix of collaborative and inquiry-based teaching methods can dramatically increase students' engagement and critical thinking.”
Collocations
- innovative teaching methods
- change teaching methods
- adopt new teaching methods
Word family
Common mistakes
method of teaching (using odd word order)→teaching methods
teach method→teaching methods
Say it for a higher band
5method of teaching→6teaching approach→7+teaching methods
Synonyms
instructional methods
Easily confused
learning methods
“Different students prefer different learning methods, such as visual or auditory techniques.”
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