Different Teaching Methods

Abstract

Teaching is made by providing students with theoretical lessons and giving them the basic concepts of a subject and potentiating further development. Although this is an important step, student learning differs, and they have difficulty in transposing their theoretical knowledge into real-world problems. To help them make a bridge between the two realities, practical activities are essential. However, due to class restrictions, such as time and number of students, the activities may fall far from the expected results. In this matter, the University of Minho has been introducing different methods of teaching, interacting, and captivating students through learning-by-doing approaches. In light of these experiences, the objective of this work is to provide an overview of how with simple activities the correlation between science and mathematics can be demonstrated to high school students and also to undergraduate students. These types of activities open their horizons and promote their interest and willingness to continue studying and learning actively.