teaching styles

• the command style of teaching is when the teacher makes all the decisions
• the command style of teaching is good for novices, large groups, quick responses
• the command style of teaching is not good for experienced players, creativity and social interactions
• the reciprocal style of teaching is when the learners become the teachers, and teach each other the skills and the teacher sets the main task
• the reciprocal style of teaching is good for creativity, social interaction, responsibility, personal development and feedback
• the reciprocal style of teaching is not good for discipline, novices, less confident, poor communication
• the discovery style of teaching is when the learners are finding their own way by getting hints from the teacher to help
• the discovery teaching style is good for creativity, motivation and high level performers
• the discovery style of teaching is not good for dangerous situations, efficiency, motivation if things go wrong and correct habits
• the problem solving style of teaching is when the teacher sets a problem for the learner to solve
• the problem solving style of teaching is good for teamwork, experienced people, cognitive abilities and multiple answers
• the problem solving style of teaching is not good for novices
• the five factors affecting the teaching style are: situation, coach, learner, activity type and time