Engaging students in authentic speech where they are allowed to honestly share their viewpoints in a particular activity is critical for long term memory. Through reflection students build upon and develop existing understanding to generate new knowledge . I remember, I do and I understand. Didactic teaching usually lectures is teacher directed and demonstrates to the children. The didactic teacher poses questions that ask for single and short answers.
Students listen to the teacher and recite answers when didactic teaching is occurring.
Comparatively, when students are involved in interactive teaching they discuss answers and ideas with the teacher and peers. They apply and interpret knowledge into previous understandings. Interactive teaching involves coaching, listening and guiding students. The interactive approach has teachers posing questions that ask for explanations and which have multiple answers. Variety is the spice of life and the key that engages the mind and maintains attention .