Hannyvan May Infante

July 18, 2015

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Principles of Teaching 2
A. Approach (foreign authors)
a. Approach is a way of dealing with something or a way of doing or thinking
about something. Method is a way of doing something or a careful/organized
plan that controls the way something is done. Technique is a way of doing
something by using special knowledge or skill. It could also be the way that a
person performs basic physical movements or skills.
(Merriam-Webster Dictionary)

b. An approach is a set of correlative assumptions dealing with the nature of

language teaching and learning. It describes the nature of the subject matter
to be taught. Method is an overall plan for the orderly presentation of
language material, no part of which contradicts, and all of which is based
upon, the selected approach.
(Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching, Jack C. Richards,
Theodore S. Rodgers, page 19)

B. Approach (filipino authors)

a. Approach is a set of assumptions that define beliefs and theories about the
nature of the learner and the process of learning.
(Principles of Teaching 2, page 11)

b. Approach is an enlightened viewpoint of teaching. It provides sound

philosophy and orientation to the whole process of teaching in which the
selection of an instructional method is part and parcel of.
(Principles and Strategies of Teaching, Victorina O. Acero, Ph.D., Evelyn S. Javier,
M.A.,
Herminia O. Castro, M.A., pp. 122-124, First Edition 2000, Rex Book Store, Inc.)

C. Approach (Internet)
a. to come nearer in position, time, quality, character, etc,
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/approach
b. to speak to someone about something for the first time, especially in order to
ask for help or make an offer.
http://www.macmillandictionary.com//di/american/approach

D. Method (foreign authors)

a. Method is procedural. Within one approach, there can be many methods.

(Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching, Jack C. Richards, Theodore S.
Rodgers, page 19)

b. A discipline or system sometimes considered a branch of logic that deals with

the principles applicable to inquiry into exposition of some subjects.
(Webster's third new international dictionary, RP,PE,1625.W399,1993)

E. Method (filipino authors)

a. Method refers to an organized, orderly, systematic, well-planned procedure. It
consists of steps which are logically arranged aimed at achieving the specific
aims of instruction, at enhancing greater teaching and maximizing learning
output. Method directs and guides the teacher in all class activities and
involves as well, the organization of materials to get things done.
(Principles and Strategies of Teaching, Victorina O. Acero, Ph.D., Evelyn S. Javier,
M.A.,
Herminia O. Castro, M.A., pp. 122-124, First Edition 2000, Rex Book Store, Inc.)

b. Method is an integral part of teaching. In teaching, method is a systematic

plan to achieve a learning objective. It is a procedure that must be followed
"strictly" to attain a goal. It refers to a series of related and progressive acts
performed by the teacher and students to achieve the objectives of a lesson. It
is a well-planned procedure that guides the direction in undertaking a
learning activity. Educators take method as "a pattern or manner of treating
people, objects and events that is directed purposely toward the achievement
of an instructional goal."
(Methods of Teaching, Gloria G. Salandanan, Ph.D., pp. 14-15,
2012 2nd revised edition, Lorimar Publishing, Inc.)

F. Method (Internet)
a. An established, habitual, logical, or prescribed practice or systematic process
of achieving certain ends with accuracy and efficiency, usually in an ordered
sequence of fixed steps.
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/method.html

b. An established, habitual, logical, or prescribed practice or systematic process

of achieving certain ends with accuracy and efficiency, usually in an ordered
sequence of fixed steps. See also scientific method and procedure.
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/method.html

G. Technique (foreign authors)

a. Technique signifies a series of steps that one takes to employ any general
model being used in the classroom. When we use the term method, it implies
some orderly way of doing something.
(Teaching Strategies: A Guide to Effective Instruction, Donald C. Orlich, Robert J.
Harder,
Richard C. Callahan, Michael S. Trevisan, Abbie H. Brown, pp. 4-5, Ninth Edition
2009)

b. A technique is implementational that which actually takes place in a

classroom. It is a particular trick, strategy, or contrivance used to accomplish
an immediate objective. Techniques must be consistent with a method, and
therefore in harmony with an approach as well. (Anthony 1963: 63-67)
(Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching, Jack C. Richards, Theodore S.
Rodgers, page 19)

H. Technique (filipino authors)

a. Technique is implementational, and that which actually takes place in a
classroom. It is a particular trick, or contrivance, used to accomplish an
immediate objective. It is usually consistent with a method, and, therefore, in
harmony with an approach as well. It is also defined as a procedural variation
of a given method. It involves a highly personalized style of carrying out a
particular step of a given method.
(Principles and Strategies of Teaching, Victorina O. Acero, Ph.D., Evelyn S. Javier,
M.A.,
Herminia O. Castro, M.A., pp. 122-124, First Edition 2000, Rex Book Store, Inc.)

b. Technique refers to the art, style or manner of a teacher's performance in

following a procedure. It includes ones ability or expertise in carrying out a
task in a cautious and "watchful" way. An alert teacher may vary her
technique in a class demonstration by using more attractive familiar materials
in the room, instead of what is commonly used.
(Methods of Teaching, Gloria G. Salandanan, Ph.D., pp. 14-15,
2012 2nd revised edition, Lorimar Publishing, Inc.)

I. Technique (Internet)
a. practical method or art applied to some particular task
http://www.audioenglish.org/dictionary/technique.htm
b. skillfulness in the command of fundamentals deriving from practice and

familiarity
http://www.audioenglish.org/dictionary/technique.htm

II. Analysis
1. Do the different authors have the same idea in their definition or meaning?
Yes, they still have the same idea but they interpret those meaning/ definitions based on
their own experiences and beliefs.
2. Are there contradictions in the meaning? What are the contradictions?
For me theres no contradiction in the definitions of each author maybe they just use
different word to express it but its still the same.
3. What can you conclude after comparing the different meanings?
All those meanings and authors that Ive search have their different explanation in the
meaning of a word, maybe its affected by how they think or work or how did they interpret a
certain work but for me they all have same thought and ideas.