1. Different Teaching Methods
Dr. Md. Mozahar Ali
Professor, Agril Extension GTI, BAU, Mymensingh

2. Why Teaching Methods? What I hear, I forget What I see, I remember
What I say, I understand
What I do, I understand and remember

3. Average Understanding Rates
What I hear 20%
What I see 30%
What I hear & see 50%
What I do 70%
What I do and say 90%

4. Average Retention Rates
The Learning Pyramid
Lecture 5%
Reading 10%
Audio-Visual 20%
Demonstration 30%
Group Discussion 50%
Practice 75%
Teaching Others 90%
*Adapted from National Training Laboratories. Bethel, Maine

6. What Does the Data Say Even if you are fascinating….
People only remember the
first 15 minutes of what you say

7. Sample Data Supporting Engagement

8. Teaching-Learning Quotes
You can teach a student a lesson for a day; but if you can teach him to learn by creating curiosity, he will continue the learning process as long as he lives.  ~Clay P. Bedford
I am learning all the time.  The tombstone will be my diploma.  ~Eartha Kitt

9. Common Teaching Methods
Lecture
Demonstration
Reading Assignment
Project / Assignment
Group Assignment
Small Group Discussion
Panel Discussion
Videotapes

10. Common Teaching Methods
Debate
Simulation Game
Brainstorming
Case Studies
Role Playing
Seminar/ Workshop
Cooperative Learning
Problem-based Learning (PBL)
Inquiry-based Learning (IBL)

11. Selecting Teaching Methods
Level of student/learner
Background of the learner
Size of the group
Topic to be taught
Desired change/ Learning Outcome
Teaching strategy: indoor-outdoor
Time availability

12. Selecting Teaching Methods
Learning Outcome
Teaching Methods
Remember
Understand
Apply
Analyze
Evaluate
Create
Affective
Psychomotor

13. Why Teaching Methods? The mediocre teacher tells.
The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires.
William Arthur Ward (American)