What are the most effective teaching methods nowadays?

I guess it depends which subject you teaching.  When it comes to language learning, Commucative Language Teaching method (CLT) is hailed as the "effective" new "norm" of teaching.  This links language learning in the classroom with active learning outside of the classroom.  In class the 80/20 rule is applied (80% practice - 20% learning).

However, there are other older methods, e.g. Total Physical Response, which I think can also supplement the CLT.  In this the teacher leads by example, and I believe this makes up for the multiple intellegence which varies in students.

But the best methodology cannot make up for the supportive and loving teacher willing to enable their students. 

The traditional “chalk and talk” method of teaching that’s persisted for hundreds of years is now acquiring inferior results when compared with the more modern and revolutionary teaching methods that are available for use in schools today. Greater student interaction is encouraged, the boundaries of authority are being broken down, and a focus on enjoyment over grades is emphasised.

As teachers, it’s necessary to be able to teach and remain engaging. It puts a greater level of responsibility on creating lesson plans that truly work. Here are three teaching methods that are making an impact.

Teachers have reported amazing results when it came to spaced learning. Spaced Learning is a learning method in which the condensed learning content is repeated three times, with two 10-minute breaks during which activities such as physical activities are performed by the students – I think, that PE and lessons can be combined.

Spaced learning involves encouraging students to quickly switch through activities. For example, providing ten minutes of knowledge on the nervous system with a PowerPoint presentation and then having 15 minutes of basketball would be the way to get the better grades.

The results don’t lie and the creators of the system at Monkseaton High School in Tyne and Wear have reported that it does work. They claim that it’s more effective than simply teaching students by utilising traditional methods for four hours.

The key is in the brain cells. It helps them to create the connections that they need to actually remember the knowledge. Furthermore, it has the additional benefit of allowing people to relax. If they are compressing sections of the syllabus into such small sections then there’s no time to worry. It’s all about the learning before moving on to another session of activity.

To my mind, this is the well-tried Communicative Approach