Educational method

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Educational method (hereinafter, the Method) is a method used in education. The Methods can be divided in three groups: (a) conceptual instruction, (b) practical instruction, and (c) active learning.


Conceptual instruction

(sometimes, referred as direct instruction) such as lecturing, demonstrating, storytelling, and self-directed learning of target concepts

Lecturing

Concept demonstrating, logical demonstration

Storytelling

Self-directed learning

Practical instruction

such as hands-on training, directed research, and formative assessment such as structured feedback or debriefing

Hands-on training

Directed research

Formative assessment

Demonstrating

Demonstrating (experiment demonstrating)

Active learning

(or discovery learning) such as discussion, observation (both unstructured observation and place-based education), and project-based learning (or maker education).

Discussion

Observation

Project-based learning

Exploratory research

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