Experiential learning methods include games, experiments, field trips, model building, field observations, role play, simulations, etc. This strategy emphasizes the process and not the product of learning.
Direct instruction methods include compare and contrast, demonstrations, didactic questions, drill and practice, guides for reading, listening and viewing, lecture, etc. According to Borich (2001), direct instruction methods are used to teach facts, rules, and action sequences. Its basic steps include presenting the material, explaining, and reinforcing it.