The PPP Approach to Language Teaching
The "Three Ps" approach to Language Teaching is the most common modern methodology employed by professional schools around the world. It is a strong feature of the renowned CELTA certification and other TEFL qualifications offered especially in the United Kingdom.
While this approach is generally geared toward adult learners, most of the principles involved are also essential to lessons for children (click on the "Young Learners" link above for more information). It is very important to understand what "Presentation", "Practice" and "Production" really are, and how they work in combination to create effective communicative language learning.