Teaching Prepared by Caroline W. Ndirangu

Teaching Methods
Teaching methods may be defined simply as a way of carrying out actual teaching 
in the ‘classroom’. They are the means by which the teacher attempts to impart 
the desired learning or experience. The concern is with the way the teacher or-
ganizes and uses teaching techniques or skills, subject matter, teaching aids or 
resources to meet teaching objectives. The particular method that a teacher uses 
is determined by a number of factors. These include:
•  The content to be taught
•  The objectives which the teacher plans to achieve
•  Availability of teaching and learning resources and the ability and wil-
lingness of the teacher to improvise if convectional teaching aids are not 
available.
•  Evaluation and follow-up activities.
•  Individual learner differences. 
•  Size of the class