rule-based instruction
nounUK /ruːl beɪst ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
US /ruːl beɪst ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
Teaching that tells you exactly what to do step by step.
The teacher used rule-based instruction to show the class how to solve each math problem.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set of fixed commands a computer follows to finish a task.
The robot moved because of the rule-based instruction in its program.
3. Learning that focuses on following clear rules rather than exploring ideas.
Grammar drills are a kind of rule-based instruction.
4. A teaching style where the teacher gives exact directions for every step.
With rule-based instruction, students copy the steps before trying on their own.