List of Teaching Methodologies Primary School Your Guide To The Top Teaching Methodologies in Primary School

List Of Teaching Methodologies Primary School
Your Guide to the Top Teaching Methodologies in Primary

School
Learn all about the top teaching methodologies and how effective
they are.
Should you use project-based learning? Or try an inquiry-based

method? Or perhaps you should brush up on the Montessori
method. Or maybe you need to use more quality digital
resources to prepare students for the future. As teachers, we
always want to do the best thing for our students.
But which teaching methodology from the long list of teaching

methods should you pick?
The list of teaching techniques you could use with elementary-

aged students is a long one and some are definitively better than
others. However, there’s no perfect teaching, and knowing about
different methods is like having a few aces up your sleeve. With
basic knowledge of each method, you can tweak and experiment
with your teaching style to reach every student and their unique
needs.
Are you ready to learn more about some of the best methods of
teaching? Check out our list and analysis below to learn which
methods have the research to back them up:
List Of Teaching Methods
1. Teacher-Centered
Often thought of as one of the most traditional teaching methods,

the teacher-centered methodology, attention is concentrated on
the teacher. Teachers are in charge of the classroom and direct
all activities. Typically, in this approach, children are seated at
individual desks that face the teacher. While group-work may
take place, most classroom time is spent with the teacher
explaining concepts and assigning individual work.
The teacher-centered methodology has recently fallen out of

favor because this strategy for teaching is seen to favor passive
students. Ideally, teachers would rather their students participate
actively in the learning process. The teacher-centered approach
does not strategically aim to facilitate this. Instead, control over
student behavior is a priority. One advantage is that behavior
problems are typically easy to control in this environment.
Another advantage is that it’s rare for a student to miss a topic
because the teacher directs everything that happens in the
classroom.
Despite its advantages, there are quite a few downsides to the

teacher-centered approach. Most importantly, children don’t get
to benefit from the social advantages of other approaches. In
addition, children don’t get the chance to direct and play an
active role in their own learning. Life skills such as collaboration,
critical thinking, debate, and more, are harder to gain in a
teacher-centered classroom.
Advantages and Disadvantages of Teacher centered

Curriculum Approach
Advantages and Disadvantages of Teacher centered
Curriculum
Advantages of Teacher Centered Approach
1. As the curriculum is designed by the teacher, it become
easy to achieve the desired goals.
2. Subject matter become psychologically sound due to its
relevance with the interests, needs and level of the children.
3. Content/Subject matter is logically arranged. – Irrelevant
material/ Subject matter is avoided.
4. Teachers feel comfortable and confident in the classroom
activities.
5. Democracy is encouraged.
6. Co-operation is developed.
7. Society/Community is also involved (directly or
indirectly) in the development of curriculum.
8. No objection is raised by the teacher in connection with the
availability of sources and resources.
Disadvantages of Teacher Centered Approach
Following limitations may hinder the process.
1. A change in the attitude on the part of learners, teachers
and community is difficult to develop.
2. Lack of sources and resources.
3. Hinderance due to rigid administration, planning and
management.
4. It will become difficult to maintain a common standared in
various institutions.
5. The existing curriculum for the teaching training institutions
is not suitable for the teacher centered approach.
6. A drastic change in the examination system/evaluation will
be required.
2. Student-Centered / Constructivist Approach

Many of the teaching methods and strategies on this list are
considered student-centered or constructivist. In simple terms, it
turns the focus on students rather than only on the teacher. In
this approach, children may sit in small groups, access centers,
and possibly move about the classroom freely. Children play a
more active role in their learning and may even help choose the
topics they learn about.
To avoid behavior problems, teachers must lay a lot of

groundwork in student-centered classrooms. Typically, it involves
instilling a sense of responsibility in students. In addition,
students must learn internal motivation. Although sometimes
challenging to achieve, these qualities of responsibility and
intrinsic motivation also build self-confidence and instill a lifelong
love of learning in students.
The student-centered approach can be difficult for teachers to
master or perfect. However, the results and outcomes can be
very positive when the approach is effectively employed.
Teacher-centered education
In teacher-centered education, students put all of their focus on

the teacher. You talk, and the students exclusively listen. During
activities, students work alone, and collaboration is discouraged.
Pros
 When education is teacher-centered, the classroom remains

orderly. Students are quiet, and you retain full control of the
classroom and its activities.
 Because students learn on their own, they learn

independence and make their own decisions.
 Because you direct all classroom activities, you don’t have to

worry that students will miss an important topic.
Cons
 When students work alone, they don’t learn to collaborate

with other students, and their communication skills may
suffer.
 Teacher-centered instruction can be boring for students.
Their minds may wander, and they may miss important
facts.
 Teacher-centered instruction doesn’t allow students to

express themselves, ask questions, and direct their own
learning.
Student-centered instruction
When a classroom operates with student-centered instruction,

students and instructors share the focus. Instead of listening to
the teacher exclusively, students and teachers interact equally.
Group work is encouraged, and students learn to collaborate and
communicate with one another.
Pros
 Students learn important communicative and collaborative

skills through group work.
 Students learn to direct their own learning, ask questions,

and complete tasks independently.
 Students are more interested in learning activities when

they can interact with one another and participate actively.
Cons
 Because students are talking, classrooms may often be noisy

or chaotic.
 Teachers may have to attempt to manage all students’
activities at once, which can be difficult when students are
working on different stages of the same project.
 Because the teacher doesn’t always deliver instruction to all

students at once, some students may miss important facts.
 Some students prefer to work alone, so group work can

become problematic.
Making a decision
In recent years, more teachers have moved toward a student-

centered approach. However, some students maintain that
teacher-centered education is the more effective strategy. In
most cases, it is best for teachers to use a combination of
approaches to ensure that all student needs are met. You know
your classroom better than anyone, so decide what works best
for you and your students.
Conclusion
What Is the Best Method of Teaching?

There is no “best” method of teaching. However, some methods
do prove to be more effective than others. Many researchers
today agree that including more student-centered learning
approaches to the classroom can improve learning. Using only a
teacher-centered approach leaves out many skills and learning
opportunities for students. Yet, there may still be space for
teacher-centered learning for some specific topics and learning
objectives. However, teacher-centered learning shouldn’t be the
only strategy in your teacher toolbox.
The bottom line is that each teacher needs to find a teaching
style that fits their personality. An effective teacher is a
passionate teacher who is confident in what they’re doing! So, if
any of the strategies on this list of teaching methods intrigued
you, why not look into it a bit more? You might discover a new
method that motivates your students and improves their learning
and your teaching experience!

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List Of Teaching Methodologies Primary School

Your Guide to the Top Teaching Methodologies in Primary

Should you use project-based learning? Or try an inquiry-based

But which teaching methodology from the long list of teaching

The list of teaching techniques you could use with elementary-

List Of Teaching Methods

Often thought of as one of the most traditional teaching methods,

The teacher-centered methodology has recently fallen out of

Despite its advantages, there are quite a few downsides to the

Advantages and Disadvantages of Teacher centered

2. Student-Centered / Constructivist Approach

To avoid behavior problems, teachers must lay a lot of

In teacher-centered education, students put all of their focus on

 When education is teacher-centered, the classroom remains

 Because students learn on their own, they learn

 Because you direct all classroom activities, you don’t have to

 When students work alone, they don’t learn to collaborate

 Teacher-centered instruction doesn’t allow students to

When a classroom operates with student-centered instruction,

 Students learn important communicative and collaborative

 Students learn to direct their own learning, ask questions,

 Students are more interested in learning activities when

 Because students are talking, classrooms may often be noisy

 Because the teacher doesn’t always deliver instruction to all

 Some students prefer to work alone, so group work can

In recent years, more teachers have moved toward a student-

What Is the Best Method of Teaching?

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