Darlene Said:

Which teaching methods are highly effective?

We Answered:

What about : realia and brainstorms.

Jeanne Said:

Do you think the current methods of teaching pupils are the most effective for all?

We Answered:

Try looking up Japanese Lesson Study.

Sylvia Said:

What teaching method was most effective for you as a student in your history classes?

We Answered:

One year I had a history teacher who just put questions on the board. We were to answer them on paper while he read the newspaper - EVERY DAY. That wasn't effective.

Then, I had an advanced social studies class with a teacher who encouraged discussion and actively taught critical thinking skills, even how to analytically eliminate multiple choice answers on tests. (That was helpful). Her class was very engaging.

I try to do the same for my students and vary the routine. Sometimes instead of reading the textbook, we'll read a reproducible comic with the same information. Or I assign topics and the students teach the lesson. History always seems to be my students' favorite subject (I teach seven daily).

Leonard Said:

What are your most effective teaching methods for students with reading disabilities?

We Answered:

progrmas like
Wilson
Orton Gillingham
lindamood bell

things taht are multi sensory are good for dyslexia

relaly depends on what teh actual disability is

Suzanne Said:

Effective teaching method or just cruel?

We Answered:

it is less cruel and more appropriate than pulling his hair (not criticizing that at all -- just saying this is a MUCH better response). i mean, think about it: it absolutely teaches him the real consequence to pulling hair (or biting or slapping or whatever) which is that the other person is hurt. THAT is exactly what you want him to learn. so if it is effective, which it seems to be, it is no at all cruel. i understand that his crying in response seems to make it so, but, you know, he is going to cry in response to lots of things still -- including being told no. speaking of which, i would still say "no" the first time he pulls and go to the fake cry as a second response when the no doesn't work. you still want the "no" to have (or in bradley's case, gain) the power. i mean, all "nos" won't be in situations when tears are appropriate. but, anyway: not cruel. i'm interested to see if it works permanently!

Lance Said:

Punitive teaching methods- How effective is this?

We Answered:

An "educator" who mistreats a student, either physically or emotionally, is only teaching that student two things: the subject matter is frightening, and the instructor is cruel. Anxiety about learning comes from being trained to be anxious. I'm all in favor of drill work and setting high standards, but a "teacher" who is incapable of understanding how the student feels is definitely in the wrong profession.

Fred Said:

Learning to play the guitar...What is the most effective self-teaching method?

We Answered:

guitar hero