Deductive teaching strategy
it is the strategy in which principles or generalization are presented initially followed by application or testing of these principles.it is basically leading the students from unknown to known,abstract to concrete or complex to simple.
Purpose of deductive teaching strategy
A teacher centered approach where students are taken as blank slates.This strategy creates dependency in students limiting their thinking ability.This strategy is basically used to help students with learning disability to enhance their learning.
Phases of deductive strategy
1.presentation of abstraction.
2.the teacher illustrate it with examples.
3.students give examples of concepts  and apply in them in new situation.
4.students restates the concept or definition that they have learned.
Advantages of deductive teaching strategy
1.less time consuming.
2.it is different from rote learning
3.it is the strategy where logical interlinking
4.most of the school materials/curriculam can be easily taught through deductive strategy.
5.This method involves all levels of question.
Disadvantages of deductive teaching strategy.
1.students are not actively involved in the beginning of the lesson.since it is the teacher centered approach,it may not be challenging for the brighter students.
Role of the teacher.
1.need to plan.
2.didcate information to students.
3.provide guidance as scaffolding.