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12 Modern Teaching Methods Revolutionizing Online Education
Androniki Koumadoraki
Androniki Koumadoraki
October 31, 2022
7 min
Pedagogy and teaching have evolved dramatically in the last few decades. Gone are the days when students had to sit passively and just listen (or, better said, space out) while their teacher gave long lectures. New teaching methods have been integrated into physical and virtual classrooms, significantly improving the learning experience and knowledge retention.
So, what are these new approaches to teaching? Whether you’re an elementary or higher education teacher or an online instructor, you need to familiarize yourself with these modern, advanced teaching methods to deliver effective instruction and keep your learners engaged.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1Modern Teaching Methods All Educators Should Know
1.1Flipped Classroom
1.2Tactile Learning
1.3VAK Learning
1.4Project-Based Learning
1.5Problem-Based Learning
1.6Collaborative Learning
1.7Cooperative Learning
1.8Game-Based Learning
1.9Inquiry-Based Learning
1.10Thinking-Based Learning
1.11Competency-Based Learning
1.12Independent Learning
2What Are the Benefits of Modern Teaching Methods?
3FAQs
Modern Teaching Methods All Educators Should Know
The following teaching methodologies will transform your classroom. Integrate as many as possible to create transformative learning experiences for your students.
1. Flipped Classroom
Let’s start with the most popular modern teaching technique. Traditional teaching methods instruct that learners are introduced to the subject in the classroom first, then study independently at home.
In a flipped classroom, students first learn about the subject on their own, then come to the classroom to resolve questions and practice with a collaborative project or another activity that fits the scope of the subject.
This method helps students have an active role and develop more autonomy in their learning. Instead of relying on the teacher to introduce them to the subject and do all the heavy lifting for them, students become their own teachers!
2. Tactile Learning
Also known as kinesthetic learning, tactile learning takes place through demonstrations and hands-on activities. This teaching method also applies to online classrooms, with the teacher demonstrating an activity and learners practicing simultaneously from their homes. It’s best suited for practical subjects and skills where learners need to develop dexterity or construct things.
The term tactile learning refers to active and collaborative learning. By working at the same pace as the teacher, mistakes can be spotted and corrected immediately, preventing the learner from developing a wrong technique.
