Expository Method of Teaching

Expository Method of Teaching (teacher-centered)

1. Expository Method of Teaching UNABIA, Teofilo Jr. CASUGA, Rhea Lizette MACASIEB, Audrey Bianca SABIDO, Melody

2. It is a kind of method that interprets or explains a comprehensive topic or subject matter.

3. The teacher is completely in charge and guides the lesson. He/she is also in charge of the discussion and asks questions by calling on students for answers.

4. Uses of EXPOSITORY METHOD

5. When relevant information is needed to make the class understand a part in the lesson .

6. 2. When pupil s do not have the information and time can be saved by the teacher telling it.

7. 3. When an idea or principle can be learned only by explanation.

8. 4. Where the use of induction will take too much time to justify its use or wherever the difficulties of its use outweigh its value.

9. STEPS IN CONDUCTING THE EXPOSITORY METHOD OF TEACHING

10. APPROACH The proper mind-set may be established by recalling past experiences related to the present lesson. The points to be explained must be placed before the class.

11. PRESENTATION While explaining, it might be well for the teacher to make use of the following principles:

12. Relate the new to the past  experiences .

13. Teacher and class should have the same view point regarding what is to be explained.

14. Exposition means not only explaining but also interpreting.

15. Materials should be organized so as to permit thinking.

16. To make the explanation clear and effective, devices may be used such as: 1. Analogies and stories 2. Illustrations 3.Models 4.Diagrams 5.Demonstrations 6.Outlines and Summaries to set facts in proper relationship.

17. Application This step will show whether the pupils /students understands the explanation or not. It may be given in the form of a test, creative work or another activity.

18. Conditions for Effective Exposition

19. 1. The teacher’s thorough understanding of the  subject matter to be explained.

20. 2. The teacher’s comprehension of the students’ ability to understand the explanation.

21. 3. The use of language and illustrations within the students’ experiences and understanding.

22. ACTIVITIES THAT CAN BE USED IN EXPOSITORY TEACHING METHOD

23. Teacher talk (lecturing) Demonstration Assignments and homework Memorizing Reviewing Questioning Discussion

24. REFERENCES: * Miller, K.. (2015).Expository Teaching - The Benefits and Drawbacks of Guided Learning, and Free Discovery Teaching Methods. Retrieved from http://blog.enroll.com/post/The-Benefits-and-Drawbacks-of-Expository-Guided-Learning-and-Free-Discovery-Teaching-Metho-1 * Tedd. (2015). Rethinking Teacher-centered Instructional Methods . Retrieved from users.misericordia.edu/ted121/seced/methods/Mod%204-B%20methods.pptx * Crowell, E. (2015). Expository Approaches to Instruction. Retrieved from http://study.com/academy/lesson/expository-approaches-to-instruction.html