The teacher presents the subject matter and directs the students through the lesson. A rule is presented with an example and then practice is provided. This is termed as

When a teacher presents the subject matter, directs students through the lesson, and gives a rule with an example followed by practice, this is expository teaching.

Expository teaching delivers organised, ready-made content deductively, from general rule to worked example to practice.

Direct instruction overlaps but stresses teacher led skill drill and mastery rather than the rule and example presentation described.

Guided exploration has learners investigate with support, which contradicts the teacher directly presenting the rule.

Problem based learning starts from an authentic problem for learners to solve, not from a rule stated in advance.

Expository teaching is linked to Ausubel's meaningful reception learning, where the teacher structures the content for the learner.