traditional instructional methods
noun phraseUK /trəˈdɪʃənəl ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl ˈmɛθədz/
US /trəˈdɪʃənəl ɪnˈstrʌkʃənəl ˈmɛθədz/
These are the old, usual ways teachers use to help students learn, like talking to the class and using books.
The school still uses traditional instructional methods such as lectures and textbooks.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Teaching that focuses on the teacher speaking while students listen and take notes.
Traditional instructional methods often put the teacher at the front of the room.
3. Ways of teaching that have been used for many years and are widely accepted.
Many parents expect traditional instructional methods in school.
4. Methods that rely on printed materials and face-to-face lessons rather than technology.
Online tools are slowly replacing some traditional instructional methods.