Gone are the days of rote learning; now, classrooms are filled with
interactive models and games. Students learn by actively engaging their
senses - they see, touch, smell, taste, and perform hands-on
experiments. Instead of spoon-feeding information, answers and
discoveries are based on research and analysis conducted by the students
themselves. Teachers now play the role of a facilitator, guiding and
supporting their learning journey.
In the 20th century, teachers were considered as authorities that
students had to follow unquestioningly, even if they were wrong. Any
student who tried to correct them would be met with harsh treatment.
Students were generally well-disciplined and focused on their studies,
and there was little to no chaos or disruption caused by fighting, drug
use, or alcohol consumption.
Gone are the days when such old customs prevailed. In this new era, we are witnessing new challenges and issues. We can see students engaging in gang fights, bullying their teachers, getting involved in drug addiction and even teenage pregnancies. One reason for this is that students are not being held accountable for their actions and are not being disciplined when needed. Instead, they are being encouraged to discover and learn from their own mistakes, which may lead to further problems.
The modern approach to teaching is to recognize and cater to the
different abilities of students, utilizing Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence. Textbooks are no longer viewed as rigid, theoretical
bibles, but instead serve as guides to facilitate learning activities.
To avoid scrutiny and criticism, teachers are expected to possess a wide
range of skills and abilities. They are no longer just dispensers of
knowledge but also must be adept at various forms of technology,
communication, and innovation. The demand for teachers to be
multi-talented has increased significantly in recent years, as society's
expectations of education have changed.
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