The Theory

The Theory

The structure of the Spectrum stems from the initial premise that teaching behavior is a chain of decision making. All teaching approaches consist of learning objectives, teacher and learner decisions, and learning outcomes.

Landmark Styles

Landmark Styles

The clustering of specific sets of decisions creates significantly different teaching and learning experience called landmark styles. Each style decisions support specific objectives in subject matter and behavior.

Developmental Channels

Developmental Channels

Learning results when development occurs along the various pathways through which we all progress. The universal human pathways include: physical, social, emotional, cognitive, ethical, mindfulness, and sexuality.

The Spectrum is a unified theory about teaching and learning

It is a comprehensive framework for understanding the teaching/learning process. The Spectrum paradigm originated in the 1960s and has continued to be researched, developed, and implemented in classrooms around the world.

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Teaching Behavior is a Chain of Decision Making

Spectrum of Teaching Styles Founder

Muska Mosston

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The Spectrum Institute maintains an extensive library of resources on the Spectrum of Teaching Styles.

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