9. Problems Faced by Frank McCourt
• He is an Irish Teacher
• He taught English as a Second Language (McKee Vocational and
Technical High School, in New York)
• Class of predominantly African-American female students
• He had problem in explaining grammar
• Students were irregular
• They tried to avoid English Class by giving forged excuses
• He was ill - treaded by the students
10. Frank McCourt's Pedagogy
• He made the students to take the responsibility for
their own learning.
• He used objects from real life in class room
instructions.
– Example: He helped students to write forged excuse
notes
• He taught English through Creative Writing.
• He worked in that school for 30 years