Which of the following operations comes under the pre-active phase of teaching according to Philip. W. Jackson?

Teaching can be done with such finesse and grace that teachers and students have an artistic appreciation of the entire process.

Key Points

• According to Philip, there are three phases of teaching: pre-active, interactive, and post-active.
• The following tasks are included in the pre-active stage:
  • Evaluating entry-level proficiency
  • Defining learning objectives
  • The decision about the strategies
  • Examining the subject matter and supporting ideas
  • Defining different modes of learning

Thus, the Decision about the strategies comes under the pre-active teaching phase, according to Philip. W. Jackson. 

Additional Information

• These activities are part of the educational process that is Interactive: Perception, Diagnosis, and Reaction process. 
• Post-active operations are involved: Evaluates the expected behavioural changes, Selection of appropriate testing devices, and Change and improve teaching strategies. 

Hence it is clear that, according to Philip, decisions about the strategies come under the pre-active phase of teaching. W. Jackson