ABSTRACT

In this chapter you will:

understand the factors which affect the selection of teaching methods

review the teaching methods you use

consider those teaching methods which are likely to bring about the kinds of learning featuring prominently in the 14–19 reforms

review teacher–student and student–student interaction from the point of view of three prominent communication theories

consider which factors affect the development of teaching styles

through completion of a teaching-styles questionnaire, reflect on your own teaching style

consider key teaching roles and reflect on those which you adopt in your own practice