Methods of teaching are likely to restrict the field to a teacher centred approach to education. Models of teaching open the door to educational theories that are likely to give an active role also to the learner in the developmental process.

The difference can be seen from the meaning of words (method, model)

Method:

1. a procedure, technique, or way of doing something, especially in accordance with a definite plan: There are three possible methods of repairing this motor.

2. a manner or mode of procedure, especially an orderly, logical, or systematic way of instruction, inquiry, investigation, experiment, presentation, etc.: the empirical method of inquiry.

3. order or system in doing anything: to work with method.

4. orderly or systematic arrangement, sequence, or the like.

5. the Method, Also called Stanislavski Method, Stanislavski System. a theory and technique of acting in which the performer identifies with the character to be portrayed and renders the part in a naturalistic, nondeclamatory, and highly individualized manner.

Model:

1. a standard or example for imitation or comparison.

2. a representation, generally in miniature, to show the construction or appearance of something.

3. an image in clay, wax, or the like, to be reproduced in more durable material.

4. a person or thing that serves as a subject for an artist, sculptor, writer, etc.

5. a person whose profession is posing for artists or photographers.

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A model is a structured teaching that can be used to set a curriculum , to design teaching materials and to guide classroom instruction ... Since there is no model that can deal with all types and styles of learning plan we must not limit our methods to a single model, which is attractive at first glance. Some components of a teaching model are:

- Underlying theory

- Syntax: phases of the model

- Social system: social climate

- Early reaction : motivational incentives

 - Support system: requirements to operate

 - Instructional Effects objectives pursued

 - Evaluation

Teaching methods are different sequences of teacher actions that tend to cause certain actions and changes in the students against the achievement of the objectives.

To define the method of teaching we must remember that it is:

- The activity of interaction between teacher and student designed to achieve the objectives of the teaching-learning process :

- A set of methods of teaching .

- A means by which the teacher leads students from ignorance to knowledge.

- A form of teaching content .

It is important to note that there is no universal method of teaching. It is necessary to evaluate their selection and application depend on the conditions for learning, the demands being made and the specific content . The method we use must match the level of scientific content, which encourage creative activity and motivate the development of cognitive interests linking school life. It must , therefore , break the Scholastics, rigid , traditional schemes and foster the systematic learning of the learner, pulling and preparing for work in society .

Therefore the method is, in general sense, a means to an end, a reflection on the possible paths that can be followed to achieve a goal , so that the method is based medium and final.

The method of teaching is the means used for teaching the guidance of the teaching- learning process. The main feature of the method is that teaching is aimed at a target, and includes operations and targeted actions to achieve this , such as: planning and systematization.

First, the teaching models: the pedagogical models of teaching is defined as the behavior by which the teacher deals with the teaching models through a tool in the teaching process, and it is also the models that the teacher uses during the application of the teaching models, with a body uniqueness from other teachers who resort to using the same models , And then it is mainly related to the personal characteristics and characteristics of the teacher.

Secondly, teaching methods: The teaching method is defined as the method that the teacher chooses to use in order to provide assistance and assistance to his students in achieving behavioral goals, and it is a multiple set of processes, practices and scientific activities that the teacher performs within the classroom environment in order to teach a specific lesson in order to deliver Information, knowledge and terminology to students.