Direct teaching (lecture) is also called which instructional approach?

• A. Syntax
• B. Direct Instruction
• C. Discourse
• D. Elicit

Answer: (B)

Direct teaching is an explicit, teacher-centered approach where the teacher presents clear objectives, models the skill or concept, provides guided practice, and offers immediate feedback as students practice. This aligns with Direct Instruction, a label used for this highly structured, teacher-led method that delivers information and demonstrates procedures in a straightforward, step-by-step way.

Other terms point to different ideas: syntax is about how sentences are formed in language; discourse refers to the broader patterns of talk and communication in a setting; and elicitation is a technique used to draw out student responses rather than a full instructional approach.