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Georges emphasis on observation and practical experiences allows Gerry to develop a interest in the subjects he taught. Moreover the way of teaching should be intriguing that most children want to explore than being pushed to learn. Personally I would prefer to be taught through experience rather than reading books.

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In the book "My Family and Other Animals" by Gerald Durrell, George is not portrayed as a formal teacher, but rather as a mentor and influence on young Gerald Durrell's education about the natural world. He focuses on Gerald’s interests and tries to make things interesting to help him focus better and give his attention.George had a deep knowledge and passion for the natural world, and he shared this passion with young Gerald. I would also like to be taught this way as it would make studying a lot more interesting and easier. The way George teaches encourages curiosity and exploration, allowing students to directly interact with the subjects they're learning about.This kind of experiential learning not only makes the lessons more memorable but also fosters a deep passion for the subject matter.George’s way of teaching makes it less boring and encourages learning rather than just reading textbooks and attending long lectures. This is why I think that George’s approach to learning is a good one, and I would also like to be taught this way.

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George's way of teaching is much different then most ways of teaching. George understands Gerry's interests and tries to tech him according to those so that Gerry feels more comfortable and allows him to understand his learning in different ways. I agree with this style of teaching as it allows a student to develop a keen interest in learning while at the same time talking about there interests. It also makes a student more attentive and attracted to learning about new things and in a way entertain them to.

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George's method of teaching took into account Gerry's interests and passions. He incorporated them into subjects that Gerald did not like so as to make learning more enjoyable for him. I agree with his method as to learn You must have a desire to learn. As the old proverb goes, "You can take a horse to water but you cannot force it to drink". This shows that we need to break through reluctancy to learn and grow. I would really like to be taught in this way as class would be entertaining and interesting combining fun with learning. I feel that this method of teaching leads to more intelligent students as they understand the concepts not just the questions.

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I personally respect the way George teaches Gerry as he adds a spring of zoology to grasp his attention. I myself would also love if my hobbies were included when I am taught subjects as this would help me keep interest and not lose focus, instead of having to read from textbooks and remembering the lengthy texts the old fashioned way. I feel this will keep me motivated and prevent me and many others from burning out or feeling bored when having to study for long hours.

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I agree with Georges method of teaching. No matter what age you are or what interests you have, you will feel a bit annoyed and bored in class from the lectures. Even if is your passion to pursue a subject your main interest to keep you entertained is something different entirely. George realized this and used it to his advantage and used nature to keep Gerald interested. A personal example is when I do my work at home listening to songs. I feel comfortable and even if the songs are at a low volume it still helps stay in the zone of studying and helped me to study for a longer period of time and also understand everything I did.

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George's teaching method helps Gerald be more interested and eager to learn more. In this method, he accommodates and adds Gerald's interests and sometimes they even study in nature. This helps the student pay more attention in class and be keen to learn. I, personally, would like to be taught this way instead of being given dull textbooks and information as some students learn better from having experiences and having their interests put forward. George's method of teaching should be embraced by all the teachers as they do not teach like this in mainstream schools. By making studying fun, students will come for the lesson on time and ready to learn and by the end, they will absorb all the new information eagerly and with interest. These interactive classes will have long term benefits. To conclude, I would also like to be taught by George's teaching method as it is more effective and should be done more in more schools.

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George's way of teaching Gerry was quite thoughtful. He incorporated Gerry's zoological interests in math, history, geography and other subjects. He would find ways for Gerry to take interest in his studies. This is evident when George asks Gerry a question related to division:"If it took two caterpillars a week to eat eight leaves, how long would four caterpillars take to eat the same number?" This proves that George valued Gerry's interests and used them to help him understand various subjects.

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I would want to learn the way George teaches Gerry. His unconventional style of teaching seems very helpful as George uses Gerry's interests to pique his student's curiosity in learning. This is a fun and flexible way of learning as students understand concepts better and are more enthusiastic about their lessons. Sometimes, in my opinion, learning must be fun in order for a child to grasp and understand knowledge effectively. For example, while George teaches Gerry, he uses zoological facts to interest him as nature is his passion. This was extremely effective and is, hence, a better way to learn.

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George's way of teaching is much different then most ways of teaching. George understands Gerry's interests and tries to incorporate them in his teaching so that Gerry feels more comfortable and allows him to express his learning in different ways. I agree with this style of teaching as it allows a student to develop a keen interest in learning while at the same time talking about there interests. It also makes a student more attentive and attracted to learning about new things and in a way entertain them to.

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Q)After learning about the unconventional teaching practices adopted by George, reflect upon how differently would you want to learn. Support your point with examples.

I would want to learn from a teacher who uses the same teaching methods as George. This is because George does his best to appeal to Gerry's interests, which means that George ends up sprinkling a number of zoological facts into his lessons . I feel that all teachers should try to help students learn using their interests and what their best at, as students will find learning more interesting and thus will start to improve. Just like how George taught Gerry how to keep a diary of his observations of the natural world, which focused on Gerry's interests and helped him learn more.

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George has an enthusiastic, fun and interactive  way of teaching. He does not use the run of the mill approach which is why Gerry remained more focused and motivated as George focused on hands-on learning, keeping his interests in mind. For example for Gerry to grasp the mathematical problems quicker and better George used zoological examples to learn the concept which helped him get a better understanding. Such unconventional method of learning is more flexible, allowing learners to learn at their own pace .To expect an individual to show interest in all fields of learning is not possible and students should be given the free will to choose there areas in interests as truly that is the way to make them flourish.I would like to learn the unconventional method as it is more fun exploring real life ideas and concepts. Stepping out of my comfort zone to take risks in order to try and learn new things would instill life long curiosity for learning and will keep me motivated.

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Q: After learning about the unconventional teaching practices adopted by George, reflect upon how differently would you want to learn. Support your point with examples.

A: I would want to learn by examples and activities. George changes his teaching style just to accommodate Gerry. He comprehends and realises Gerry's interests and uses them to help him learn. All professors should understand their students' interests, hidden powers and requirements and not force the student to learn from dull textbooks that don't make sense to the pupil. Georges's way of teaching Gerry using activities and outdoor samples, should be embraced by all teachers. This will help the students disengage quickly and draw parallels between studies and real life. These interactive sessions will broaden the student's knowledge, make them thirsty for more information and they will learn themselves, not depending on someone else to explore their questions. In conclusion, I feel that modern education should adopt these teaching methods to enable learners, including myself, to learn more effectively.

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George's method of teaching is really eccentric in my opinion. It doesn't follow the method that is seen in mainstream schools. I think that George adopted this approach because he and the Durrel's didn't have much material to teach Gerald with. For this reason George taught Gerald going beyond the limits of specific classes. The entire syllabus was tailor made for Gerald and only works on Gerald's strengths and not a lot on his weakness. It is pretty similar to home schooling where everything is tailor made for the student. You would probably learn a lot from this type of a method and would also be a lot more creative. Other than this since your interests were fostered by your teacher you would know what you want to do when you grow up. Many students who study in mainstream schools don't have any sense of direction after passing out from school or college or university. The student would also be a lot more critically active if they were educated like Gerald. To conclude students think critically, be more creative and have a sense of direction after education is completed

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George's method of teaching involves taking Gerald's interests and using them to help him understand the material he is teaching. George uses many hands on activities to engage Gerry in the work that they are doing such as making maps together. At one point George even started outdoor lessons. George was very understanding about the way that Gerald learns and knows that not all children learn the same way. This method of teaching should be taken up nowadays based on how the student prefers to learn either with hands on experience or through books. Only teaching through lectures and reading boring and dull textbooks wouldn't benefit a student with a particularly short attention span and doesn't let them properly learn or understand. Teaching should be done in a mixture of both ways, both theory and practical and teachers should understand that all students cannot learn the traditional way. Personally, I would prefer to be taught through experience rather than the monotonous reading of textbooks. Teachers should strive to make the class interesting for all students by planning multiple activities for students to engage in during their learning.

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George's way of teaching is different than other ways of teaching. His teaching makes George interested by relating the question to his own interests like zoology. George does not use text books and does not lecture Gerald in any way that he will get bored. In stead, he makes the classes fun and creative like drawing maps, etc. In this way, he can learn easily and in a more fun way. Also, George teaches Gerald the topics he likes best, which engages Gerald into learning without distractions. If I had a choice, I would definitely agree with/choose George's way of teaching.

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George's method of teaching is extremely different for the traditional way of teaching. George involves Gerald's interests while teaching them so that he focuses more and develops a keen interest in learning. I do agree that method is convenient as in my opinion, teaching should be made more interesting for students, so they pay more attention in class instead of being bored. Normally, we learn from books, PowerPoints and long lectures, however this method of teaching is not suitable for everyone as many students learn from experience as everyone has a different way of learning. While George made learning related to his interests and took him to explore the natural world as well so that Gerald could apply his learnings to the world outside. Furthermore, learning should be made so interesting that students are eager to learn and excel the subjects rather than bad grades and being forced to learn. This way students should always be keen in learning. I would also be wanted to be taught by experience as I remember things better if I am interested in a particular topic.

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George takes a very unconventional approach to teaching and I agree with it to some extent. I feel teaching should be an interactive experience for the students. Generally, we stick to only rote learning and long lectures but I like the approach of George where there is a combination of theoretical and firsthand experience. Moreover, the way of teaching should be so intriguing that the children themselves want to explore rather than being pushed to learn. Every child cannot be keen to learn every subject like Gerald who finds subjects to be difficult and boring but George recognizes Gerald’s interest in nature and animals and when he involves it in his teaching, Gerald excels in the lesson. The hidden talents in students should be discovered and nurtured with focus on a wholesome personality rather than just marks.

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Reflecting on George's different way of teaching I would desire a different approach on learning.George's emphasis on observation and practical experiences allows Gerry to develop a interest in the subjects' I would also be like to taught the same way instead of long lectures and reading textbooks all day I would like to do all the fun activities he does with Gerry like making maps and adding a little spig of anything I am interested in, creative storytelling , animal encounters and all the observations about things I am learning