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Differences between Traditional Method and Modern Method

Element
Main Objective

Traditional Method

Modern Method

High test scores, grades,

Learning, retention,

graduation.

accumulation of valuable
knowledge & skills

Learning

Teacher-centered instruction and Student-centered

focus on teaching not learning

instruction

and focus on learning not

teaching

Content

Memorization of facts, objective Understanding the facts,

information; Correct knowledge application of facts, analysis,

is paramount

evaluation, Innovation;

Teaching

Traditional education

Critical thinking is paramount

Modern education

methods

emphasizes:

emphasizes:

Direct instruction and

Hands-on activities

lectures

Student-led discovery

Seatwork

Group activities.

Students learn through

listening an observation.

Classroom

Students matched by age, and

Students dynamically grouped

possibly also by ability. All

by interest or ability for each

students in a classroom are

subject, with the possibility of

taught the same material.

different groups each hour of

Instruction based on textbooks,

the day.
Project-based instruction

lectures, Instruction based on

using any available resource

textbooks, lectures, and

including Internet, library and

Student and

individual written assignments.

Students often address teachers

outside experts.
Students and teachers may

teacher

formally by their last names.

work together as

Materials

relationship

The teacher is considered a

collaborators.

respected role model in the

community. Students should
obey the teacher.
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Social aspects

Focus on independent learning.

Significant attention to social

Socializing largely discouraged

development, including

except for extracurricular

teamwork, interpersonal

activities and teamwork-based

relationships, and self-

projects.

awareness.