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Anthony F. Grasha, University of Cincinnati, has identified five basic types of teaching that can be combined. These different types create many different combinations - all of which you will need at one time or another in the adult basic education classroom.

Let's take a closer look at Grasha's Teaching Types. Click on the icon below and print out the information on Teaching Types and Learning Styles. Review the information so you can determine what teaching type you are.

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Teaching Types

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Learning Style Characteristics


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This web-based training program was developed by the State of Florida Adult Basic Education Committee of the Practitioners' Task Force, through an Adult Education State Leadership Grant from the Florida Department of Education, Division of Community Colleges and Workforce Education.

Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this web-based training component, it is not an official publication of the Florida Department of Education.