There are many ways to teach, whether face-to-face or online, and the right option for a given situation will rely on a range of factors, including the nature of what is to be learned, the available resources to support the learning, and so on. Sheffield Hallam University has produced a Teaching Approaches Menu (DOCX, 157.1KB) to inspire and assist staff to explore a range of potential teaching approaches that have been shown to work well at Sheffield Hallam University (though it is by no means an exhaustive list), along with technologies that can be used to support them and further resources to investigate further. To support the use of the Teaching Approaches Menu, this page contains links to additional details for each of the teaching approaches. 

Independent Learning

Teaching approaches in this theme promote student autonomy by encouraging them to find relevant information themselves, develop their skills, and consider how new learning integrates existing knowledge.

Reflection - Self-directed learning

Information-focused Learning

In this theme, learning is focused around information and resources from a range of potential  sources, but typically with more guidance provided than in Independent Learning approaches.

Flipped Classroom - Micro-research - Resource-centred discussion

Peer Learning

Students learning from each other is the aim of this theme, which recognises that knowledge is often created through interaction and having personal views and understanding challenged by others.

Critiquing - Debate

Work-related Learning

Opportunities to learn and use existing knowledge and skills in a realistic manner are vital to an applied learning environment, and these approaches are well suited to creating these realistic learning situations that reflect the relevant workplace and disciplinary methods.

Problem-Based Learning (PBL) - Role-play - Simulation - Work-based learning