Gerlach and Ely
Teaching and Media: A Systematic Approach


Determination of Strategy

Determination of Strategy
In determining an instructional approach, or approaches, the teacher decides how to use information, selects resources and defines the role of student.

Expository

  • Lecture
  • Teacher uses discussion to accommodate predetermined goal
  • Students demonstrate that they acquire this information

    Inquiry
  • Students raise question
  • Organize information
  • Formulate hypothesis

    Techniques might include lecture, discussion, audiovisual presentation, verbal written reports.

    Note: The key is to determine which strategies will best allow the students to meet their objectives.

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    Gerlach, Vernon S. & Donald P. Ely. Teaching & Media: A Systematic Approach. Second edition. (Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, Inc., 1980)
    Flow chart from Sherri Braxton's site on Instructional Design Models based upon the charts provided in "Teaching & Media."