Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
A teaching strategy refers to an approach or plan used by educators to facilitate learning and achieve specific educational goals.
Related terms
Active Learning: This term describes instructional approaches that engage students in participating actively in the learning process instead of passively receiving information.
Differentiated Instruction: This term refers to adapting teaching methods based on individual student needs, interests, strengths, and weaknesses.
Direct Instruction: This term represents explicit teaching where teachers provide structured lessons with clear objectives and step-by-step guidance.