INNOVATIVE TEACHING METHODS

EDITHA B. NALUZ

Ever slept in your classroom? Maybe you haven't eaten your breakfast or maybe, the class is boring. We've all been there, the teacher is doing well on discussing the lesson but sometimes there's just too much information that it becomes boring to listen to. Teachers often use diverse strategies to keep the lesson engaging for the students.

The application of innovative teaching and learning methods is critical if we are to motivate and engender a spirit of learning as well as enthusiasm on the part of students, The role of education is to ensure that while academic staffs do teach, what is taught should also be intelligible to students emanating from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and that they rapidly become familiar with the expected standards (Subramani 2018).

Technology plays a pivotal role in making a classroom environment interactive. Utilizing different types of technology in the classroom, including a virtual classroom, creates learners who are actively engaged with learning objectives.

Other innovative methods include:

?Project-Based Learning (PBL), PBL relies on developing key skill sets such as research, critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. Project-based learning is an active method of learning where students gain mastery through the application of their knowledge rather than rote memorization.

?Inquiry-Based Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning develops thinking and problem-solving skills. Instead of driving the class through a lecture-style format, the teacher poses questions, scenarios, and problems.

?Blended Learning, Blended learning combines physical and online learning experiences that give students more control over the time, place, path, and pace of instruction.

In conclusion, motivation is very important on the learning process of a student, and innovative methods in teaching will help keep the classroom environment engaging for students. Educators not only enhance the acquisition of knowledge but also inspire a lifelong love for learning. Additionally, the integration of diverse teaching approaches acknowledges the individual learning styles of students, creating a more inclusive and effective educational experience.

References:

P.C.Naga Subramani (2018). Innovative methods of Teaching and Learning - http://dx.doi.org/10.21839/ jaar.2018.v3iS1.161

-oOoTHE AUTHOR SST-III AT ARAYAT NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL