Traditional Teaching Model

Next Generation Teaching Model

A teacher centered learning approach is one many students are familiar with. This method of teaching has proven to be effective for decades. Yet, education is constantly evolving and so are learners' needs. A component of Didactic Pedagogy that has proven effective is when a learner is entering a brand new domain. Dr. Cope discusses how to learn from experts of a specific content area is the most direct way to receive an education. Another example of this method providing its success would be when learning a secondary language. To listen and absorb a proficient primary language speaker in the secondary language is an immersive approach that will be most effective. These examples are proven ways that Didactic Pedagogy can be useful in the learning environment. However, it is important that an educator is conscious of when they are implementing this method so they do not fall subject to only relying on this practice. “It’s about knowing enough to make good decisions, being able to choose from a broad range of strategies, strategies that suit your kids and your situation.” (Cope & Kalantzis)

In today’s classroom, whether that be online or in person, it is important to maintain a balance between student centered learning with teacher focused instruction. Students can benefit from listening to their teachers instruction however research has found that collaborative learning is highly effective. “The key to creating such an environment is to develop a group dynamic that focuses individual attention and active engagement in order to keep the learner on task for long enough to be able to learn.” “The collaborative learner is comfortable to be a teacher in one moment and a learner in another.” “Collaborative learning, in sum, creates conditions for making social knowledge.” “Rather, education has to involve the same level of engagement with learner identity as to be found in contemporary cultural forms and media, such as video games. They have to allow as much scope for the learner in the co-design of knowledge.” (Cope & Kalantzis)

Didactic teaching can become anachronistic when it is overused. There are multiple learning strategies suited for different styles of students therefore educators ought to use a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of their students.

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Cope, B., & Kalantzis, M. (n.d.). Collaborative education: Towards new learning. Works & Days . Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://newlearningonline.com/new-learning/chapter-9/collaborative-education-towards-new-learning

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Vigeant, F. (2016, March 20). Traditional vs. next generation models of instruction. NGSS & STEM Curriculum for Grades K-8. Retrieved September 10, 2022, from https://www.knowatom.com/blog/traditional-vs-next-generation-models-of-science-instruction