Snape's teaching methods

[kiricat2001]

No: HPFGUIDX 33052

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "hyam4" <hyam4 at h...> wrote:

 
> 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. 
 
> 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.


Yes, Snape may be trying to further prepare his students to face the 
dangerous real world.  But, if that's the case, why does he insist on 
trying to use identical methods to motivate all his students?  Surely 
a mark of a good teacher is to realize that not all students respond 
to the same things.  Some students want to learn, period, and will 
always apply themselves.  Some don't care, some will understand with 
extra help, etc.  By essentially treating all his students in the 
same way I think Snape does them a disservice.  

Marianne