Hi, Liqaa

If you mean by a "specific method of teaching", a method founded in, and (by way of training or study) inherited from, the teachings of a another particular pedagogue,  methodological "school" or philosophy of teaching, my own teaching and coaching (in piano-playing and musicianship) doesn't fall into that category.

On the other hand, I do (habitually rather than by preference) employ a specific teaching method  - specifically that which I have evolved personally over the decades - or more accurately, a versatile metholodogy, based in a specific set of fundamental concepts and principles that I rely upon for achieving desired results in my own playing, and which have proven reliably productive  for my students. The inherited and acquired foundations of that methodology have been decidely, and deliberately eclectic, though my interest in and exploitation of diverse pedagogies has always been with the aim of discovering their common attributes and principles that plausibly and evidently account for their promoting or hindering of learning. Those foundations include, besides experimentation with numerous pedagogical doctrines,  in-depth familiarization with epistemology and philosophy of science, physiology,  cognitive psychology and neuroscience, systems biology and cybernetics, research and meta-analysis of elite musicians' documented statements on practising and technique, and not least,  continual listening to their recorded performances. My curiosity in, and rewardedness by,  these diverse perspectives remains unabated.  The net result is a constantly evolving methodology that allows creative devising of specific tactics (methods, if you will) suited for promoting learning of particular pianistic skills, or tailored to the individual needs, deficiencies and strengths, and learning-styles of particular students.

Dear Richard Traub 

Your method is creative as well as eclectic. As I understand, you try to find  what's new and beautiful in the surrounding principles and concepts in addition to your own touches. This is what we call creativity in doing things. By the way, playing piano is so amazing so i wonder how beautiful that method will be. Thank you so much for sharing your valuable experience. I highly  appreciate it.

Liqaa 

"Specific method" has often been to lecture for the entire class period and expect students to memorize everything for the test.

This is not good teaching.  A little lecture, combined with several other kinds of activities is more interesting to students, so they will be more motivated, will study more, and will achieve better outcomes.

In my book, it would be impossible to use only a method in your classroom. In this era, applying different methods would be a necessity for teaching and learning.

You are right dear Michael W. Marek . The variety of activities motivate students and it leads to a better outcomes. Thank you so much for sharing your valuable opinions. 

Liqaa 

Dear Dara Tafazoli 

I agree with you totally that" applying different methods would be a necessity ". We need to stimulate and motivate students towards learning. Thank you so much for your enriching answer. 

Liqaa 

Hi

I prefer to use eclectic approach in teaching.

I would say different teaching methods need to be used to engender different kinds of learning and some methods lend themselves to some subjects and ages a bit more than others. I have used traditional input coupled with rich questioning to determine students' misconceptions, facilitation of group work, pair work, lab work, debates and individual and group presentations, open class discussion, role play, etc.. and all these in science teaching. I have also asked children to read short paragraphs loudly to encourage language development and then do a Q and A session, especially about topics related to health and social/environmental applications of science.

Dear Dima Khazem 

Thank you so much for sharing your valuable experience. I like what you do with your students. It is really valuable. 

Liqaa 

Good evening Liqaa Habeb,

Only one method (whatever is good)of teaching is almost always is static and not prefer by students , and on reverse the eclectic type is more dynamic way of teaching and attractive for students.

Dear Dr Raid M. Al-Ani 

You summarize the whole matter by saying "the eclectic type is more dynamic way of teaching and attractive for students" . Thank you so much for sharing your valuable opinions.  I highly appreciate it. 

Liqaa 

Despite controversies on multiple intelligences, Gardner's positions are intuitively attractive. Multiple intelligences describes a variety of ways students learn. A single day in any classroom will demonstrate this basic structure clearly. Thereafter, it would be self-defeating - IMHO - to choose one method of teaching and adhere to that method without using outcomes as a modifier. Multiple methods of teaching in the classroom not only makes the class more interesting to the student, but more exciting for the teacher, as well. I think learning is very complex, and so teaching is as well. Have you noticed the student that responds to one lesson constructed in a particular way, but fails to respond to another topic similarly constructed? That one individual student is the evidence for the use of multiple means to discover and investigate knowledge with your students.

I strongly prefer a mixture of different methods and it seems that students do too. They often get bored with any only method.

You are most welcome, Liqaa, and I'm flattered by your words in reply.

Very good wishes,

Richard.

Dear Jon Butler

Thank you so much for sharing your valuable opinions. 

Liqaa 

You are absolutely right dear Mirna Leko-Šimić . Thank you so much for sharing your valuable opinions. 

Liqaa 

Dr. Liqaa,

I would rather mix between different methods during lecturing depending on the topic and the suitable method(s) to convey the information for students.

Regards

You are utterly right dear Dr Aamal . Thank you so much for your answer. 

Liqaa 

I am preferring to use my own style where I prepared each tiny details to get more achievement with my beloved students forever, ,means, a sweat mixture of the above mentioned methods with friendship flavor, really it is an excellent procedure in the academic life and the over whole respected relation between a lecturer and his students.

Emad.

Dear Dr. Likaa, It depends on the subject(s) you are teaching, sometimes you need one of them, other times you need to apply mix of methods  

Amazing style of teaching dear colleague Dr Emad.  Thank you so much for your participation.  

Liqaa 

You are absolutely right dear Dr Salam Jassim Hmood. Thank you so much for your answer. 

Liqaa 

Eclectic way of teaching surely.

Thank you so much for your valuable answer dear Dr Khansaa.

Liqaa 

You are welcome dear dr.Liqaa

In my classes, I use mix methods.from regular lecture and discussions to story telling, group activities, critical thinking etc.  However, I have limits to the different methods due to time constraint.  aAnd overdoing a method in one session may result to ineffectiveness.

Dear Robert Lao 

You are utterly right and I agree with you that "overdoing a method in one session may result to ineffectiveness ". Thank you so much for your answer. 

Liqaa 

Some variety of methods is helpful to promote a shift from left brain to right brain thought activities and back again. Example is a variation from logic and equations to graphics and visual aids.

After more than 20 years of classroom teaching experience, I can say without hesitation that being able to employ mixed methods of instruction is extremely beneficial given the diverse set of skills students bring to the classroom.

 Thank you so much for sharing your valuable opinions dear Jerry Decker. 

Liqaa 

Dear Roscoe anthony Johnson 

Thank you so much for sharing your valuable experience. 

Liqaa 

ICT method of teaching.

Dear Anirbid Sircar 

Can you clarify this method please. 

Liqaa 

I agree with Dr.Sircar

Thanks colleague Ali hadi Ghawi for your answer. 

Liqaa 

My preference was always to use an eclectic style. A mixture of novelty and consistency is an importance boost to motivation. Apart from general motivation, I mixed up my teaching methodology to account for the different needs of my students. Where it was clear that a student was not responding to a particular method, I would change for that student.

Dear Mark E Gould 

Precise way of teaching.  I agree with you that students were not respond when the teacher depends on only one method.  Thank you so much for your valuable answer. 

Liqaa 

Hi 

Teaching usually an art as I think. So, each teacher has his own way which may consist of many techniques and activities that form his specific method.

Absolutely right Dr.Khansaa. You summarize the whole matter " teaching is an art". Thank you so much for your valuable answer. 

Liqaa 

Hi

When teaching, I feel that I must pay attention to every detail in order to make my students understand. During this process, I tried to make a mix of different types of techniques and strategies from different methods of teaching.

Thank you so much for sharing your valuable experience. You are utterly right that using more than one method is the best. 

Liqaa 

My rule of thumb is that eclectic, as a general rule, is usually effective. Such an approach keeps both instructor and students engaged.

I utterly agree with you dear Johnson. Thank you so much for sharing your opinion. 

Liqaa 

No problem. You're welcome.