9 Elements of Teaching

Teaching is the process of developing the knowledge, talents and character of others. This has potential to have tremendous impact as teachers can theoretically inspire a lifetime of learning in a student. However, teaching isn't easy and results like this may be discouraged by education systems oriented towards standardization of human capital as opposed to nurturing of human potential. The following are common elements of teaching.

Philosophy

The philosophy of education.

Art For Art's Sake	Constructivism
Heliotropic Effect	Objectivity
Think Global Act Local	Unlearning

Teaching Methods

Approaches to education.

Assessment Plan	Charrette
Coaching	Consensus Building
Empathy Training	Experiments
First Principles	Five Whys
Formative Assessment	Knowledge Of Performance
Knowledge Of Results	Mastery
Objectives	Rote Learning
Shared Experiences	Test And Learn
Thought Experiments	Wait Time

Classroom Management

Methods for ensuring a productive learning environment.

Ability Grouping	Attention Span
Benefit Of Doubt	Bright Line
Civility	Freedom
Honor System	Hygiene Factors
Norms	Responsibility
Right To Play	Rules
School Culture	Single Tasking
Time Management	Unwritten Rules

Motivation

Techniques for inspiring energy and enthusiasm in students.

Agency	Epic Meaning
ERG Theory	Fear Of Missing Out
Intrinsic Motivation	Nudge Theory
Peak Experiences	Reactance
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Communication

Techniques for expressing knowledge and explaining meaning.

Analogy	Anticipating Objections
Closed-Ended Question	Consensus Building
Criticism	Devils Advocate
Feedback	Ground Rules
Hypothetical Question	Listening
Message Framing	Non-Example
Nonverbal Communication	Open-Ended Question
Plain Language	Positive Criticism
Rationale	Rhetorical Question
Storytelling	Tag Question
Thought Experiment	Understatement
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Talent & Knowledge

Types of talent, aptitude, knowledge and ability.

A Posteriori	A Priori
Ability	Aptitude
Credibility	Dispersed Knowledge
Known Unknowns	Personal Resilience
Tacit Knowledge	Talent
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Creativity

Methods for exploring or encouraging novel thinking.

Brainstorming	Challenging Assumptions
Counterfactual Thinking	Creative Feedback
Creative Intuition	Creative Tension
Creativity Of Constraints	How The World Became Fiction
Imagination	Improvisation
Intellectual Diversity	Inventive Step
Play	Reverse Brainstorming
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Thinking

Modes of thinking.

Abstraction	Convergent Thinking
Critical Thinking	Design Thinking
Divergent Thinking	Intuition
Logic	Rational Thought
Systems Thinking	Visual Thinking
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Writing

Writing exercises, activities and assignments.

Opinion Writing

Thesis Statement