Snape's teaching methods

[hyam4]

No: HPFGUIDX 33047

Hi this is the first time I have posted on this site.

As a teacher I have been following the discussion on Snape's teaching 
style with interest and while I agree with most that he is not what 
we would class as a good teacher and certainly would not get through 
an OFSTED inspection & so would not recommend Snape's methods. 

His methods do have some value, he may be working on the line that if 
he can get them mad at him they will work hard just to show him that 
he is wrong and that they are capable of making potions. As a student 
I found this approach valuable, having experienced a tutor who 
believed I was not capable of good grades, my only response was to 
show him that I was.

Also following on from this, if the end of gof is anything to go by 
Snape has obviously changed sides and it may be that he is trying to 
prepare the principle characters for what they are about to face.  By 
facing what is seen as an enemy on familiar territory they may be 
more prepared for facing the death eaters & Voldy later on.  

If this is the case then he has fulfilled his role as a teacher by 
preparing his students for the future.