To say that the world of education has evolved since the time we were kids is a gross understatement indeed! Earlier, scoring good marks was a major goal, and that in itself would secure a child’s position in a good school, college, or university. Now, we focus on a child’s holistic development to make her suitable for a global career. And truly, there is a lot of merit in this.
What is this much-hyped Modern Teaching or New Age Teaching all about? As against students going by a set syllabus and clearing exams basis, modern teaching encourages each student to hone her innovative, social, intellectual, and other such relevant skills. It helps each child evolve as per her own liking and preference. Hence the target shifts from subjects to students' skills. In this, skills are honed so as to make a preferred subject more likable and the students more prepared to handle this subject.
Some positives of Modern Teaching are:
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Focus on students’ skill building shifts the attention to individual growth and development of each student.
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Since students are trained to improve upon skills needed in subjects of their choice, there is less mindless competition for all subjects.
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A deviation from the rote method of learning frees up students’ study time and helps them focus on issues of more relevance to them. This leads to more productive utilization of time.
Experiential learning is one of the key terms used in modern teaching, where children “learn by doing”. They experiment, make mistakes, learn from their experience, redraft their processes, and move ahead. This method is engaging, involves hands-on experience, and provides an interesting way of gaining knowledge. Tools like Research, Case Study Analysis, Field Trips, Industry Exposure, Role Play, Debates, and Discussions, etc. are ways to expose children to the practical aspects of subjects. Learning becomes engaging, interesting, and application-based, naturally leading to a deeper understanding of concepts. Further, such learning imbibes in children critical thinking, problem-solving, public speaking, leadership, and collaborative skills, all essential for the holistic development of your child in today’s world.
The basics of a good teacher-student relationship, which encourages openness for students to ask questions, clear doubts, and accept challenging situations remain the same. On this pillar of sound relation, modern teaching, employing new-age learning tools opens gates to a promising future that is global and borderless to our millennial children. At Sparsh Global School, we provide the right learning ambiance with pristine values in a modern new-age learning environment. Welcome
