Daniyal Maan

My teaching methods are simple. I go through the overall theory of the concept before diving into the content. Once I cover all my bases, the job is only half done. The rest of my time is utilized in asking questions from the student so I can ascertain their grasp on the subject. If a student is decently aware of the rubric, I will give them questions to test their concepts. In the opposite scenario, I will try and reformulate the topic to see if another way of thought can help the student understand. Failing all else, I will resort to deep diving into how I came to understand the topic back when I was first trying to learn it. It may not always work, but the important thing is to keep at it. This ultimately builds good habits and curious minds.

The biggest thing for me is that there are no marks for being quick to understand or getting something right on the first try. What ultimately matters to me is that a student develops a keen and holistic understanding of the subject matter such that it makes sense. Students that learn this way are much less likely to forget these concepts even years down the line. It may take more effort in the short run, but it will ultimately be a blessing in the long run, as our learnings within topics extend to bigger and broader topics across subjects and disciplines so it is of high importance that we teach and learn the right way.