#Teaching Methods

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If all the maids are boys, do you think the pronoun "her" was also a mistranslation, like with Doll? (Haven't finished the new chap yet, are the maids referred to as female regardless of gender?)

Translation issue or... possibly trans?

Since all the Collies seem to be male, it could be another questionable translation choice. In ch197, it's understood that the Collies (at least in that lesson) are male, and at least some of them have specifically been referred to as boys.

However, this kid is called Milly. Might be a feminine-sounding nickname for Maximillian or something. It could be a situation where Milly is biologically male but prefers feminine pronouns.

Honestly, if that's the case, Milly might actually have a higher aptitude for being a Collie than some of these others, like Daniel. Simply because Layla/Al has two completely different personalities. Like I said elsewhere, the orphanage isn't going to find a bunch of DID kids (or kids with two souls in one body or whatever the case is with Layla/Al), let alone for their blood types to match, which is the main determinant for their "aptitude". The orphanage gets kids with that same blood type and forces them into this gender role. Or some gender duality. Idk why none of the Collies are female. Maybe there used to be some, but they already fledged?

Then again, maybe not all of the Collies are in the same lesson at the same time? Or perhaps Finny and Snake just didn't notice that one was actually a girl? Who knows, just yet.

Yana-san is definitely enjoying bending gender roles right now. She has played with it before, like Madam Red being a doctor (rare back then), with our earl pretending to be a girl for Druitt's party, how Sebastian trains Sieglinde to be more lady-like but then she gets her hair cut short, pretty much everything about Nina Hopkins, and how Sebastian trains Baldo to do "women's work" and tells him much the same thing that Artie tells Daniel.

The way F. O. L. Orphanage trains these kids is beyond unorthodox, though. Boys learning to cook and sew is all fine and good. Forcing them to wear dresses while doing so? Not so fine and good. ETA: No one in the other classes seems to be upset about uniforms. That we know of.

And, even though Artie is referred to as a boy, I'm not entirely sure about that. 🤔 I'm half expecting to learn more about the Mastiffs and it turn out they are all forced to dress as boys, regardless of their sex and gender. Artie's hair style has got me baffled. Reminds me of Sascha's hair, which also has me questioning their sex and gender. Which is why I started using "they/them" for Sascha some time ago.

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Types of Teaching Methods

There are many ways to teach in the classroom, and each method suits different learning needs. Some common methods are:

1. Student-centred Approach

2. Teacher-centred Approach

3. Collaborative Learning

4. Technology-Enhanced Teaching

5. Inquiry-Based Learning

6. Flipped Classroom

7. Project-Based Learning

8. Kinesthetic Learning

The blog below explains these methods and how they help students learn better. Understanding these can improve teaching and learning in schools.

Different Types of Teaching Methods in the Classroom

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Imagine a classroom where every student is excited to study, curious to learn new things and fully engaged while teaching. As a teacher, whatever you are teaching, the children listen to it attentively and learn something new from it. So how will you feel? As a teacher, you will be very happy about this, right? If you want this, then it is important to follow effective teaching methods. So what is this?

To know more about it, go through the blog.

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Biology is fun (I'm on an ecology course that started today), although I must admit it felt a little strange to be there with 1st year Biology majors as an 4th year Education major. At least I'm not the only one, behind me there was this girl who's majoring in History (we did a discussion exercise together and she told me then). I don't know what year she's on but at least she's around my age

Oh, and the professor gave us a five minutes break in the middle of the lecture, and towards end of the lecture he asked us to stand up for a moment when a lot of people were getting tired and not really consentrating. None of that has ever happened in my major courses, and the History major said the same thing about their courses. Biology really is a whole another thing

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My High School science/chemistry teacher was the definition of a no-nonsense teacher. Case in point: This is the method would use this method to deal with disruptive/lazy students.

At the beginning of the year (and occasionally on other days), he would say this:

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(HIS WORDS, NOT MINE)

Everyone listen up. Right now.

When I am teaching a lesson, there are two things you need to know.

One, I will not repeat myself. Ever. If you talk over my lesson, fall asleep, or you just aren't paying attention, tough luck. If you actually have a disorder that makes it hard for you to just sit down and listen to me without talking, falling asleep, or whatever, I will need some proof. Otherwise, I will not take any excuses.

Two, I will not help you on assignments if you talk or fall asleep during my lessons. When a student is talking over me or taking a nap during a lesson, I automatically assume that student knows everything about the lesson and therefore does not require my assistance. That's the only possible reason you could have for being so rude.

It is not hard to just sit down and listen to somebody talk. It is also not hard to produce proof that you have a medical condition. If you can't do either of those things, that's not my problem. Now, if you do have some sort of disability and you prove that you're not lying to get my sympathy, I will gladly make accommodations. Otherwise, you'd best be on your...best behavior.

In my 20+ years of teaching, I've found that I can only help a student if it is clear that they want to succeed. I've tried many times to help people who just don't care, and we both ended up worse than before I started.

So, if you want to succeed in this class, you better show it to me with the choices that you make. If you want to come out of this class smarter than before, then I will see to it that you become smarter. But if you couldn't possibly care less, that's your problem, not mine.

I am not your friend. I am your teacher. Don't forget it.

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Despite the fact that the subject he teaches is generally known for being incredibly tough, he had by far the highest passing rate for all of his classes compared to the other teachers. According to him, there was usually only one or two students at most who would fail his classes; most people who did were often expelled later due to bad behavior.

His tough-but-fair method to teaching was pretty ruthless, but he was always genuinely polite and helpful to those who clearly showed that they wanted to pass his classes.

The disrespectful kids who never put in any effort usually shaped up pretty quick, especially because he had four classes that you were required to pass in order to graduate. If you weren't in his good graces, you'd have a bad time, plain and simple.

This right here is the method that every teacher should use. Some might say it's unethical, but I say who cares? IT WORKS.

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How to Teach English with the PPP Method

By Mehrdad Sabir

Are you looking for a simple and effective way to teach English to your students? Do you want to help them learn new language points in a structured and engaging way? If so, you might want to try the PPP method.

The PPP method, which stands for Presentation, Practice, and Production, is a popular teaching approach used by many English language teachers around the world. It is based on the communicative approach to language teaching, which emphasises the importance of communication as the ultimate goal of language learning.

In this blog post, I will explain what the PPP method is, how it works, and what are its advantages and disadvantages. I will also give you some tips and examples on how to use the PPP method in your own classroom.

What is the PPP Method?

The PPP method involves three stages: presentation, practice, and production. In each stage, the teacher and the students have different roles and activities. Here is a brief overview of each stage:

Presentation: This is the stage where the teacher introduces a new language point, such as a grammar rule, a vocabulary item, or a function. The teacher uses a context that requires the use of the target language, such as a text, a dialogue, or a situation. The teacher elicits the meaning, form, and pronunciation of the language point from the students, or explains it if necessary. The teacher also checks the students’ understanding of the language point by using concept checking questions (CCQs).

Practice: This is the stage where the students practice the new language point in controlled or guided activities, such as drills, gap-fills, matching, or ordering. The aim of this stage is to help the students use the language point accurately and fluently, and to correct any errors they might make. The teacher monitors the students’ performance and gives feedback.

Production: This is the stage where the students use the new language point in freer or more creative activities, such as role-plays, discussions, or writing tasks. The aim of this stage is to help the students use the language point in a meaningful and communicative way, and to personalise it to their own needs and interests. The teacher facilitates the students’ communication and gives feedback.

How to Use the PPP Method?

The PPP method can be used to teach any language point, such as grammar, vocabulary, or functions. However, it is important to follow some guidelines and principles to make the most of this method. Here are some tips and examples on how to use the PPP method effectively:

Choose a suitable language point for your students’ level and objectives. Make sure that the language point is relevant, useful, and challenging for your students. For example, if you want to teach the present perfect tense to intermediate students, you can choose a context such as talking about life experiences or recent events.

Provide a clear and engaging context for the presentation stage. Use visual aids, such as pictures or flashcards, to help illustrate the meaning of the language point. For example, if you want to teach the present perfect tense, you can use pictures of famous people or places to elicit sentences such as “She has visited the Eiffel Tower” or “He has met Barack Obama”.

Elicit as much as possible from the students during the presentation stage. Avoid giving long explanations or translations of the language point. Instead, ask questions, such as “What tense is this?” or “What does this word mean?” to get the students to discover the language point by themselves. For example, if you want to teach the present perfect tense, you can ask questions such as “When did she visit the Eiffel Tower?” or “How do we form the present perfect tense?”

Check the students’ understanding of the language point during the presentation stage. Use concept checking questions (CCQs), such as “Is it in the past, present, or future?” or “Does it mean the same as …?” to make sure that the students understand the meaning, form, and pronunciation of the language point. For example, if you want to teach the present perfect tense, you can ask CCQs such as “Has she visited the Eiffel Tower before?” or “Do we need to say when she visited the Eiffel Tower?”

Provide a variety of practice activities for the practice stage. Use different types of activities, such as mechanical, meaningful, and communicative, to help the students practice the language point in different ways. For example, if you want to teach the present perfect tense, you can use activities such as filling in the blanks, matching sentences and pictures, or asking and answering questions.

Provide clear instructions and examples for the practice activities. Make sure that the students know what to do, how to do it, and why to do it. For example, if you want to teach the present perfect tense, you can say “Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb. For example, ‘She has visited the Eiffel Tower’.”

Provide feedback and correction for the practice activities. Monitor the students’ performance and give them positive and constructive feedback. Correct any errors that they might make, either immediately or later, depending on the type and purpose of the activity. For example, if you want to teach the present perfect tense, you can say “Good job, you have used the present perfect tense correctly. But remember to pronounce the ‘ed’ sound at the end of the verb.”

Provide a variety of production activities for the production stage. Use different types of activities, such as role-plays, discussions, or writing tasks, to help the students use the language point in a realistic and creative way. For example, if you want to teach the present perfect tense, you can use activities such as interviewing a famous person, talking about your bucket list, or writing a postcard.

Provide minimal guidance and intervention for the production activities. Let the students use the language point freely and naturally, without too much interference from the teacher. Encourage them to express their own ideas and opinions, and to interact with each other. For example, if you want to teach the present perfect tense, you can say “Imagine that you are a reporter and you are interviewing a famous person. Ask them questions about their life experiences using the present perfect tense.”

Provide feedback and correction for the production activities. Monitor the students’ communication and give them positive and constructive feedback. Correct any errors that they might make, either immediately or later, depending on the type and purpose of the activity. For example, if you want to teach the present perfect tense, you can say “Well done, you have used the present perfect tense very well. But be careful with the spelling of some irregular verbs, such as ‘seen’ or ‘done’.”

What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of the PPP Method?

The PPP method has some advantages and disadvantages that you should be aware of before using it in your classroom. Here are some of them:

Advantages:

It provides a systematic and structured approach to language teaching that helps the students learn new language points in a clear and effective way.

It provides a variety of learning activities that cater to different learning styles and preferences. Visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners can all benefit from the PPP method.

It fosters a positive and engaging classroom environment that encourages student participation and interaction. It allows the students to learn in a supportive and collaborative way, which can increase their motivation and engagement.

Disadvantages:

It can be too teacher-centred, too linear, and too artificial. It can limit the students’ autonomy and creativity, and reduce the opportunities for authentic and spontaneous communication.

It can be too rigid and inflexible. It can ignore the students’ needs, interests, and feedback, and impose a predetermined sequence of activities that may not suit the students’ level, pace, or objectives.

It can be too repetitive and boring. It can make the students lose interest and enthusiasm, and feel frustrated and demotivated.

Conclusion

The PPP method is a popular and effective way to teach English to your students. It can help them learn new language points in a structured and engaging way. However, it is not the only way to teach English, and it has some limitations and drawbacks that you should consider. Therefore, you should use the PPP method wisely and flexibly, and adapt it to your students’ needs, interests, and feedback. You should also combine it with other methods and approaches, such as discovery, feedback, and personalisation, to make your lessons more learner-centred, dynamic, and authentic.

BY: Mehrdad Sabir