THE DIDACTIC TRIANGLE Instructors often focus on the relationship between two elements to the
detriment of the third. The challenge is to keep in view all the relationships
A didactic situation involves three elements: the instructor, CONTENT between these elements in order to promote:
the student, and the content. These elements are always in
interactive relationships with one another.
engaging learning significant learning memorable learning
and teaching and teaching and teaching
experiences experiences experiences
TEACHING LEARNING
Relationship between the instructor and the content Relationship between the student and the content
Learning outcomes Learning strategies
Class planning Attention span
Content organization Content-understanding
Constructive alignment Motivation and engagement
Learning situations Abilities and skills
Methods and activities Successes and setbacks
Materials and resources Even if instructors are not directly involved in Metacognition
Evaluations and corrections Autonomy
Etc. the learning relationship between the Etc.
students and the content, the way that they act
in their relationships to the students and to
the content can tremendously impact it
INSTRUCTOR STUDENT
Classroom management Classroom environment
Coaching and guidance COACHING Interactions
Feedback Participation
Etc. Relationship between the instructor and the student Etc.
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Learning and Teaching Innovation Center Freely inspired by Houssaye (1988)
Franck Herling