There are many ways to teach students. But there are three common styles that should be examined, as they are widely implemented across the nation. The first style is characterized by thorough, step-by-step instruction. The second style is about discussion and inclusion of the students. The final style is about homework and research tasks given to students. If you look at teachers in Blaine, it will become obvious that they will fall into one of these three categories, if not all.

A straight approach shows students information through listening and following directions. This style has a clear goal, in which students will be provided with a big picture. Their job is to then use this information to understand the prompt or to complete some instruction. Most history classes use this style, because presentations and abundant facts almost require this style. During presentations, the teacher will talk to the class to let their students know what information they need to be able to pass a target or test. This teaching style is the hardest for the teachers, because they must put effort into their presentation and instructions so that students are able to follow a clear path to pass the class.

Information that is discussed will help students learn through interaction. This requires pupils to have critical thinking. For this to work, an individual must be prepared in advance, and the teacher must include the whole classroom. Most english classes learn through discussion, because they give assignments that must be read, and analyzed for a socratic seminar in the following week. This work is the most balanced between teacher and student. Students must spend their own time to learn, but the teachers also comprehend and correct students’ information, to ensure the students didn’t misinterpret anything.

Allotment promotes learning through homework or independent tasks. Students receive research projects or homework, which empowers them to learn at their own curiosity. The degree of learning varies greatly due to the students interest in the task. This is easiest for teachers, because it is very reliant on the students work.  Math relies heavily on this style of teaching, because of the large amount of homework. Math is all about practice, so the best way for a student to make connections is through repetition. This style is the toughest for students because they are the ones putting in all of the effort. Teachers will only have to explain a hypothetical question or equation, and show correct answers.

All classes should focus on different styles of learning, but shouldn’t be limited to one. Each subject has different ideas being presented, but some teaching styles will always compliment the class better than others. Even though subjects have a major impact on a style of teaching, the teacher will also have a preference. Their personality will either add to or diminish the lesson. Overall, the methods should be mixed, or else it will cause students to become either too reliant on the teacher, or they will lose interest in a subject.