Selfishness seeks its own private happiness at the expense of others. Love seeks its happiness in the happiness of the beloved. It will even suffer and die for the beloved in order that its joy might be full in the life and purity of the beloved.
John Piper

Teaching Methods

Teaching Methods 56 TEACHING METHODS

I. IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING METHODS

  1. Teaching methods of the Master
  2. No one method is superior
  3. Reasons why teachers use one method exclusively 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
  4. Plan for variety or be boring

II. HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT METHOD (factors to consider)

  1. Pupils’ age and maturity 1. 2.
  2. The lesson aim 1. 2.
  3. Attitudes and feelings of pupils 1. 2.
  4. Pupils’ knowledge of the subject 1. 2.
  5. Methods used recently or that may be used soon 1. 2.
  6. Room and equipment (may limit methods used)
  7. Length of the class period (and nature of lesson)
  8. Teacher’s skills
    1. Every teacher should attempt to grow
    2. Teachers must recognize their own limitations (ie. lack of artistic ability or control over class members, etc.)

III. HOW TO USE A VARIETY OF TEACHING METHODS (16 ways to variety)

IV. STORYTELLING

V. FIELD TRIPS

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