In video-based teaching, what is the term for a single activity rather than a sequence?

• A. Technique
• B. Method
• C. Procedure
• D. Activity

Answer: (A)

This question tests understanding of how teaching actions are categorized by granularity: a single, discrete action versus a broader sequence. In video-based teaching, a technique refers to one specific action or skill a teacher uses in the moment—like modeling a problem, prompting a student, or giving targeted feedback. It’s a precise, standalone move within a lesson. By contrast, a method is the overall approach or philosophy guiding instruction, which includes many techniques and activities. A procedure is a fixed set of steps for carrying out a task, usually scripted and repeatable. An activity is the learner’s engagement task, which can be multi-step and broader than a single action. So for describing a single action used in a lesson, technique is the most precise term.