6. Inductive vs Deductive
Two very distinct and opposing instructional approaches are inductive and deductive. Both approaches can offer certain advantages, but the biggest difference is the role of the teacher. In a deductive classroom, the teacher conducts lessons by introducing and explaining concepts to students, and then expecting students to complete tasks to practice the concepts; this approach is very teacher-centred. Conversely, inductive instruction is a much more student-centred approach and makes use of a strategy known as‘ noticing’. Both deductive and inductive sequences are valuable for teaching concepts, generalizations, processes, and skills.
Deductive is method is overwhelming or boring, I would prefer the inductive method because inductive instruction makes use of student“ noticing”. Instead of explaining a given concept and following this explanation with examples, the teacher presents students with many examples showing how the concept is used. The intent is for students to“ notice”, by way of the examples, how the concept works. However, the teacher must decide which to select given the learning outcomes desired and the composition of the class.