Which term describes a teacher-centered approach in which instruction is primarily about delivering facts and procedures?

• A. Discovery Learning
• B. Extrinsic Rewards
• C. Generalize
• D. Direct Teaching

Answer: (D)

Direct instruction centers on the teacher delivering clear, organized information with a focus on facts and procedures. In this approach the teacher leads the lesson, modeling steps explicitly, providing guided practice, and offering immediate feedback as students rehearse and apply the procedures. That emphasis on a structured, teacher-led delivery of content is exactly what’s described by a teacher-centered method that foregrounds facts and procedures.

Discovery learning, in contrast, asks students to explore, inquire, and uncover concepts with less direct instruction from the teacher. Generalize isn’t about a teaching method at all but about applying learned rules to new situations, and extrinsic rewards relate to motivation strategies rather than how instruction is delivered. So the term that best fits is direct teaching.