Deductive and Inductive

Instructor introduces the subject matter by lecturing on general principles, then gives students practice in their applications for homework

• Deductive approach

• Inductive approach

Teacher introduces a new grammar point, explains the rules, and then gives examples which the students then put into practice.

• Deductive approach

• Inductive approach

Learning takes place via the learner making connections between existing knowledge and that which they gain through guidance from peer interaction or the teacher

• Deductive

• Inductive

When teaching a new grammar concept, the teacher introduces the form on the whiteboard, teaches the rules related to its use.

• Deductive

• Inductive

Useful for the development of critical thinking and fluency via a range of instructional methods including inquiry learning, problem-based learning, project-based learning, and discovery learning

• Deductive

• Inductive

The teacher provides examples of the target grammar but it is the task of the learner to figure out the rules from these examples.

• Deductive

• Inductive

Students are likely to retain knowledge longer when taught with problem-based learning via this method.

• Deductive

• Inductive

This approach to language instruction is the most teacher-centered.

• Deductive

• Inductive

This approach can be a good option for dealing with highly motivated students, teaching a particularly difficult concept, or for preparing students for written exams.

• Deductive

• Inductive

The form and use of the third conditional is explained to learners, then they have a gap-fill exercise to complete, then prepare their own examples.

• Deductive

• Inductive