A wide range of teaching methods is used by the instructors in the department. While traditional lecturing is perhaps the most frequently used, some instructors rely on small group discussions and presentations by student groups.
Some professors use a self-paced instructional format.
Others use student-centered, seminar approaches. The selection of the teaching method used in each class is make by the instructor and is dictated by a combination of the student's needs, the subject matter of the course, and the professor's personal style and preference. Western Kentucky University.