Significance of Modern Teaching Method
In recent years, the scope of knowledge in the field of
science and technology has dramatically increased, and human’s ability to adapt
to new knowledge in science and technology has also increased. So, there is an
immense need for innovative and creative minds to explore unknown and
unrevealed areas of different fields. To cope up with the modern world and the
knowledge-driven era of technology, adopting modern ways are the only means to
survive.
So, the students should be taught in a manner to tackle the
21st century, which is technology-driven time and which requires creative and
innovative minds for the progress of individuals, society, and nation. The
students should be introduced with modern teaching methods and are provided
sufficient knowledge so that they can create opportunities for themselves and
others.
Teachers still use a conventional chalk-talk method in the
Classroom to teach students who can provide only basic knowledge of science and
other subjects. Their approach can no longer be used as this is outdated, is
with limited scope, and has been failed both at the nation and personal level.
If teachers teach with modern teaching methods instead of
traditional impractical methods and present science lessons in a more
proper scientific way, then many problems, including unemployment, can be
overcome. All this can be achieved by providing a strong pillar to the Basic
Education system and senior secondary school system. It requires an instant
review of the BST curriculum, and it is the reason why modern teaching
methods are introduced.
Why Modern Teaching?
Education is the need of the hour as it creates a literate
society and in the process of educating the society, motivation and
instructions are very crucial and teachers, guides and administrators are
responsible to motivate learners. The rate of literacy will be leveled up by
providing education to the most parts of society.
However, with time being changed to an extent, learners
demand new techniques and methods to gain knowledge which specializes them not
only in theoretical study but ensures them to provide practical knowledge,
sharpen their skills, and make them educated to face any kind of
challenges. Modern teaching methods are the only way to meet the
requirements of modern times.
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Concept of Innovation
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Modern teaching unquestionably is the need of
the hour because of its relevance in the modern era. The revolution in the
field of science and technology demands great ideas and extensive effort to
deal with any kind of circumstances coming in the way of development. All the
load is on the little shoulders of learners. So, it is vital to give students
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Characteristics of Modern Teaching Methods
The modern teaching methods help to build or develop a
productive understanding of basic science and technology (BST). Hence, the
elements of contemporary teaching methods include:
1. Learner-centered
One of the essential characteristics of the modern teaching
methods in basic science and technology (BST) is it is learner-centred. It
focuses on learners while using or applying during classroom and
laboratory lectures. The teacher acts only as a guide, and all the learning
process involves learners. Learners significantly appear as a dominator in
classroom interactions.
2. Task-Based or Activity-based
The teacher or guide of BST organizes activity or task and
engages students to learn through this way. Hence it is an activity-based or
commission-based. Students are offered or asked to take part in classroom
interaction through these interactive activities.
3. Resource-Based
BST teachers should be resourceful. They should collect and
distribute all the required study material to the learners for their learning
or to understand the topic clearly. The resources can be collected from the
school environment or any other place where it is available. Also, a learner
can be the source to bring study material or resources from their end.
4. Interactive in Nature
One characteristic defines the modern teaching method as
very interactive. The teacher asks the students to form small groups or work as
individuals to perform the learning tasks and come up with the desired results.
It helps them to gather knowledge from one another. Students learn to work
together and a sense of cooperation. It also works in their favour when they
step out in the outer world.
5. Integrative in Nature
One of the vital characteristics of modern teaching methods
is it is integrative. Teachers link topics of one subject, e.g., social science
topics like drug use, domestic violence, safety, pollution, food distribution,
crime etc. to other issues and make it integrative. By this, a learner can gain
knowledge of more topics studying one.
6. Peer Collaboration
Modern teaching methods not only encourage students by allowing them to present their ideas or initiative by noticing their responses, studying their research, and allowing them to answer during interaction in BST classes but also selects students based on interest, needs, and feelings. Through Instructional activities, students learn to work cooperatively, and they appreciate their competitors’ work as well. In the BST curriculum, learner’s interests are considered most important, and they are guided towards their goals and careers.
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