From the article, “Teaching Learners to be Self-Directed” by Gerald Grow. Available at: www.longleaf.net
Note. These cartoons illustrate four styles of teaching described in my article “Teaching Learners to be Self-Directed.” The idea of identifying teachers by verbs comes from an article by Dennis Fox, cited in my full article.–Gerald Grow
The Stage 1 Teacher
Copyright 1996 by Gerald Grow
Verbs used to describe this teaching style:
Tell, impart, transmit, give, propound, convey, expound,
transfer, direct, fill, inform, coach, input, drill, condition.
The Stage 2 Teacher
Copyright 1996 by Gerald Grow
Verbs used to describe this teaching style:
Develop, mold, produce, instruct, reinforce, prepare, direct,
demonstrate, push, motivate, inspire, shape, drive, persuade, sell, train.
The Stage 3 Teacher
Copyright 1996 by Gerald Grow
Verbs used to describe the Stage 3 teaching style:
Lead, guide, initiate, help, show, point the way, explore,
facilitate, discuss, share, participate, offer, suggest,
negotiate, collaborate, validate.
The Stage 4 Teacher
Copyright 1996 by Gerald Grow
Verbs used to describe the Stage 4 teaching style:
Cultivate, encourage, nurture, develop, foster, enable,
bring out, mentor, plant, challenge, advise.
The Author
Portrait of the Author dressed for a formal lecture.