Different Teaching Paradigms
| Old Paradigm (Teacher-Centered) | New Paradigm (Learner-Centered) |
|---|---|
| Teacher transfers knowledge to students | Knowledge is collaboratively constructed by students and teacher |
| Students are passive recipients of information | Students are active participants in the learning process |
| Knowledge transfer occurs separate from the context in which it will be used | Students provide real-life contexts for knowledge discovery and construction |
| Teacher is primarily a provider of information and an evaluator | Teacher is a coach and facilitator |
| Assessment is often indirect by using objectively scored tests | Learning is assessed through discussions, papers, projects, and the like |
| Old Paradigm (Teacher-Centered) | New Paradigm (Learner-Centered) |
|---|---|
| Teacher transfers knowledge to students | Knowledge is collaboratively constructed by students and teacher |
| Students are passive recipients of information | Students are active participants in the learning process |
| Knowledge transfer occurs separate from the context in which it will be used | Students provide real-life contexts for knowledge discovery and construction |
| Teacher is primarily a provider of information and an evaluator | Teacher is a coach and facilitator |
| Assessment is often indirect by using objectively scored tests | Learning is assessed through discussions, papers, projects, and the like |
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