The Spectrum of Teaching Styles

The Spectrum of Teaching Styles

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The Spectrum is a unified theory about teaching and learning behavior; a comprehensive framework for understanding the teaching/learning process.

This is the Official page for the Spectrum Institute for Teaching and Learning. The Mission of the Spectrum Institute for Teaching and Learning is to promote, enhance, disseminate, and propagate the Spectrum of Teaching Styles. The Spectrum of Teaching Styles is a theory based on learner and teacher decision-making, and guided by four principles, (a) universal, (b) non-versus, (c) non-idi

08/03/2026

We're getting ready for our Fall Round Table again, and we'd like to hear from YOU. What topics would you like to discuss in September? Give us your suggestions here: https://forms.gle/Xxd662FyTYwwe6kQ9

07/31/2026

It's the final day to apply! Check out the requirements on our website, spectrumofteachingstyles.org, and submit your application now.

07/27/2026

If you've been thinking about using Spectrum of Teaching Styles' MOOC courses in your classroom but would prefer the course in Spanish - great news! Our Spanish MOOC is nearly ready for release. Subscribe and follow along with its progress. We look forward to even more translations in the future.

07/24/2026

Get examples and design your own lesson plans to use directly in your next class, all available on our online courses, for free: spectrumofteachingstyles.online

07/20/2026

Apply by July 31st for the Sara Ashworth Graduate Assistantship Scholarship at spectrumofteachingstyles.org

What topics would you like to discuss? 07/18/2026

The Spectrum Institute for Teaching and Learning will be hosting our second annual Fall Round Table this September 2026. We are looking for feedback from you! What topics would you like to discuss? Please fill out the Google Form to have your topic considered:

What topics would you like to discuss? The Spectrum Institute for Teaching and Learning is hosting our second annual Round Table discussion in September 2026, and we want to hear from you! What Spectrum of Teaching Styles topics would you like to discuss with other SOTS colleagues? Let us know below. Things to keep in mind: Spectrum's on...

07/17/2026

Are you looking for intentionality, adaptability, effectiveness, and development in your teaching? Sign up for the free Spectrum of Teaching Styles courses online, and bring all of these things into your classroom: spectrumofteachingstyles.online

07/15/2026

Teachers who use style D value . . .

A. learner independence.
B. what the learner has to say about task performance (the post-impact conversation).
C. a learner’s ability and desire to self-check (self-assess) performance.
D. all of the answers.

Learn more at spectrumofteachingstyles.online

07/13/2026

With a wealth of resources, Spectrum's online courses aim to make the Spectrum of Teaching Styles more accessible and easily applicable to your classroom. Join our community and work through the MOOC courses in your own time. Access the videos, readings, and examples as often as you need: spectrumofteachingstyles.online

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