Are the teaching styles different from other teaching methods or approaches?
Yes and no. All teaching methods or approaches attempt to support an educational intent that benefits learning. However, the Spectrum is unique in its “decision making” framework. This framework makes possible the delineation of eleven landmark teaching-learning styles, the identification of the specific learning objectives in each teaching option, and the detailed application procedures for implementation of each teaching-learning option. The Spectrum is a system that embraces a range of teaching-learning options. No one behavior is more valued than another—each contributes a portion to the mission and goals of education. The Spectrum provides a unique and unified framework for studying and codifying teaching and learning. The Spectrum’s framework of decision making can be applied to any teaching-learning situation or theory.
