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The Spectrum is a theoretical approach to teaching and learning. The aim of The Spectrum Institute for Teaching and Learning is to strengthen teaching styles and improve the classroom learning

History
The primary authors of The Spectrum of Teaching Styles are Muska Mosston and Sara Ashworth.

Quote from Sara Ashworth: Think of the Spectrum as a map of the relationships between all teaching styles, and among the teaching elements within those styles. The Spectrum’s goal is to demonstrate how the act of teaching, as a whole, relates to specific instances and activities that make up teaching and learning. The “map” clarifies connections within all these patters that form a unified structure of teaching. As Fergusen (1980) and Bohm and Peat (1987) wrote, “The Spectrum of Teaching Styles: From Command to Discovery represents the search for an expanded pedagogy. It represents the wish to join hands with those who seek the integration of knowledge. “

Selected Publications

Theory
The theory behind The Spectrum of Teaching Styles is one of decision-making:

Teaching Styles
Reproduction Styles
 * Reproduction Styles


 * Command


 * Practice


 * Reciprocal


 * Self-Check


 * Inclusion

Production Styles
 * Guided Discovery


 * Convergent Discovery


 * Divergent Discovery


 * Learner-Designed Individual Program


 * Learning Initiated


 * Self-Teaching