Teaching Methods: Traditional Methods

"Teaching is not a lost art, but the regard for it is a lost tradition." - Jacques Barzun

The traditional methods and tools that have been used in teaching cannot be forgotten. There is a tendency to get complacent in this day and age when we begin to rely on so much technology. Textbooks, homework, quizzes and tests will still have an important place in my classroom.

Textbooks:

The textbook will still be the foundation of all lessons in my classroom, but the lessons will NOT be limited to the textbook. I will strive to expose my students to the must accurate, unbiased information that is relevant to my class.


Homework:

I was never a big fan of endless amounts of homework when I was in school, but it is critical to the success of a student. I will attempt to keep homework constructive and interesting.

Quizzes:

Quizzes will be the measuring stick for my class. Weekly pop quizzes will allow me to quickly gauge the progress of my class, see who is falling behind and make the necessary adjustments to my lesson plan or teaching style to make sure that all those who at least try, will pass my class.

Tests:

I believe in giving a balanced test. Nothing super hard but nothing super easy at the same time. A simple balanced test. If a student has studied and paid attend in class then they should have little problem with the exams I plan on giving. The most balanced format for an exam in my opinion would be a multiple choose test with an essay.