The Art of Teaching Methods in the New Age
- Updated on 09 Nov 2021
- Child Learning
- Mautushi Paul
Topic Index
Introduction
The New Age is a time of change. A time when we are at the brink of a new era in education. Teachers need to adjust their teaching methods to accommodate this shift and take advantage of these opportunities for growth. “It’s been said that the teacher who tries to teach what they know best is no longer an expert, but rather an entertainer,” says Dr. James Domanico. So, how can your kids become successful students through your method?In this blog post, I will talk about some approaches that today’s teachers can use in order to evolve with our ever-changing world and become experts again!
Different Changes in Teaching Methods
Following are the two important changes:
Teachers should teach through variety of channels
One of the most significant changes to teaching methods is that teachers must now teach through a variety of channels. The internet has made knowledge more accessible than ever before, so students are no longer limited to one teacher at any given time or place. This means teachers need to be able to adopt different communication styles and not just rely on their voice as they would in-person lessons!
Feedback systems is required
A second change is an expectation for great feedback systems from student’s parents and peers. In order to reassure them that you’re doing an excellent job, it helps if there’s some systematic way for kids and parents alike to give praise when deserved but also constructive criticism when necessary–you can provide this by having clear rubrics with standards clearly listed, engaging in ongoing dialogue with parents, and providing opportunities for students to reflect on their own achievements.
How has digitization changed teaching methods?
We live in a digital age so it’s no surprise that the shift towards new teaching methods is largely due to digitization. With all of our other devices, there are plenty of ways for students with differing learning styles to engage and learn from their teachers. For instance, those who do not like traditional lectures can find different resources online or on YouTube that they prefer more than sitting passively listening as someone talks at them! One way we have seen this change the classroom setting is through e-books which allow readers instant access to texts without having to lug around heavy books back and forth from home.
Nowadays, teachers have more options when deciding how they want their students to learn and what constitutes an effective teaching method. Different methods of interactivity like podcasts allow readers/listeners to ask questions or comment on content as if they were having a near real-time discussion with an instructor. The same applies to online discussions that allow participants from all over the world to participate at once through text messages or video chats whilst others can observe anonymously before choosing whether or not to join in.
Different Teaching Methods in New Age
Teachers are always looking for better ways of reaching out to their students by adopting new teaching methods which suit the various students. Following are the new age teaching methods that teachers should adopt to teach their students:
Intuitive teaching Methods
This is a technique that uses intuition in order to engage the student. The teacher here needs to be able to sense what the students need and address it appropriately. For example, if they feel like their class was too noisy today then maybe tomorrow you should have them do an exercise where they release all of their energy before starting work again or even schedule some time for silence as part of your lesson plan!
Creative Teaching Methods
In this approach, teachers will encourage creativity by giving their learners opportunities to create new ideas on a regular basis. Students are encouraged at every turn – through art projects, imaginative play, and so on-to think creatively about problems as well as solutions.
Personalized Teaching Methods
Personalised teaching methods is a type of instructional model that revolves around the student. The goal in this style of instruction, which focuses on individualized learning experiences for learners to master new skills and knowledge at their own pace, is to meet each learner’s needs while not slowing down progress for others.
Theme Based Teaching methods
Theme-based teaching is one of the most important new-age teaching methods. Themes are integrated into all areas of the curriculum so that students explore a subject by looking at it from different angles.
Content-Based Teaching Methods
Content-based teaching is another new day teaching method. It utilizes many multimedia tools such as social media and smartphones to create an engaging experience for students.
Project-Based Teaching Methods
Project-based teaching is another teaching method that is used in the New Age. By assigning group projects, teachers can inculcate new skills in students.
Online Teaching (Presentations)
Online teaching (presentations) is one of the most popular new-age teaching methods. Students can access lessons from anywhere, anytime with an internet connection. Teachers can prepare and present their lesson online at a student’s pace. Which helps children learn at a faster rate in an engaging and interactive environment. By using multimedia tools such as social media and smartphones.
Conclusion
It is important to consider how the students learn best. If you are not sure, try out the above teaching methods and see what works for them. This will help create a better learning environment for everyone involved. Teachers should always be aware of their learners’ needs so they can teach more effectively. What has been your experience with these new-age teaching techniques? We would love to hear from you in the comments below!
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