genevieve-smith http://effectiveteaching2010andbeyond.yolasite.com/genevieve-smith/category/genevieve-smith.php Thu, 04 Jun 2026 03:47:06 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://effectiveteaching2010andbeyond.yolasite.com/genevieve-smith/category/genevieve-smith/about-me <P style="FONT-SIZE: 12px"><FONT style="FONT-SIZE: 16px; FONT-FAMILY: ">My name is Genevieve Smith and I am currently living and working in the <?XML:NAMESPACE PREFIX = ST1 /><ST1:COUNTRY-REGION w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">UK</ST1:PLACE></ST1:COUNTRY-REGION> on a two year working visa. I am at the stage of my life where I am accepting the responsibility and structure of studying and pursuing my goal of becoming a Primary School Teacher. Effective teaching is achieved through a variety of teaching methods; emphasis should be placed on developing understanding, not just on achieving high test scores. A variety of teaching methods need to be used because students learn at different rates and respond to different stimuli, each individual will require a different environment in order to achieve his/her optimum learning curve. Varying the learning methods employed also helps ensure that student motivation and interest is maintained.</FONT></P> Sun, 02 Aug 2009 21:04:53 +0100