Which form of instruction is centered on the teacher with instruction based on disseminating facts?

• A. Direct Teaching
• B. Discovery Learning
• C. Explicit Teaching
• D. Demonstration

Answer: (A)

Teacher-centered, structured delivery of facts is the hallmark of Direct Teaching. In this approach, the teacher leads the lesson, outlining clear objectives and presenting information in organized, small steps. The instruction is explicit, with modeling of what students are expected to do, followed by guided practice and immediate feedback to check understanding. This makes it efficient for introducing new material and ensuring that essential facts are learned by all students, with the teacher controlling pace, sequence, and assessment.

Discovery Learning shifts the emphasis to students exploring and constructing knowledge on their own, rather than receiving facts directly. Demonstration centers on showing how to perform a skill, usually followed by student practice but not necessarily a broad dissemination of factual content. Explicit Teaching is very teacher-directed and explicit in modeling and practice, but Direct Teaching most directly fits the description of a teacher-centered approach focused on disseminating facts in a systematic way.