Approaches to teaching strategies
Teachers approach the teaching of strategies in different ways. In this video we hear from four teachers who believe in teaching strategies implicitly.
Their approach is to ask their pupils to solve a problem and on its completion to discuss the process and strategy they used. Out of this, with perhaps some guidance from the teacher, the new strategy can be agreed and named.
The teachers are Lynne Hair at Wemyss Bay Primary School, Barry Litherland of Borgue Primary School, Paul Smith at Port Glasgow High School and Pauline Logan from St Mungo’s Academy.
Points to consider
What are the benefits of encouraging pupils to derive strategies for themselves in the ways described here?
What arguments do you think could be used against such an approach?
Do you agree with Pauline’s reasons for this approach?
| Video 1: Implicit teaching of strategies | |
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| Description | Four teachers discuss teaching strategies implicitly |
| Duration | 2 |
| Windows version |  Windows Media video: Implicit teaching of strategies |
| Mac version |  QuickTime movie: Implicit teaching of strategies |
| Transcript | Implicit teaching of strategies |
Ideas and links
- Wemyss Bay Primary School
Strategies discussed by P6/P7 teacher.
- Borgue Primary School
An implicit approach to teaching strategies.
- Port Glasgow High School
Investigative approaches in CAME lessons.
- St Andrew’s Primary School
Strategies for a P6 class.