Mencius lists five teaching approaches for gentlemen: transformative timely rain influence, nurturing virtue, developing talents, answering queries, and remote self-study inspired by a master’s legacy, covering diverse forms of tailored education.
Mencius holds teaching has diverse approaches. Even refusing to teach out of disdain counts as education, stirring students’ shame and self-reflection. This silent correction upholds the dignity of the Way and works better than tedious lectures.