The old (traditional) learning paradigm principles are listed. Below each is a new paradigm principle based on my interpretation of the readings in the first two units.
Old: Emphasis on content, acquiring a body of right information.
New: Emphasis on relevance and learning for life.
Old: Learning as a product, a destination.
New: Learning as a process, as 'how to'.
Old: Hierarchical and authoritarian structure. Rewards conformity, discourages disagreement.
New: Teacher and students as partners in learning. Embracing differences and encourage critical thinking
Old: Relatively rigid structure, prescribed curriculum.
New: Flexible structure that is cross curricula.
Old: Learning determined by learner’s age.
New: Learning determined by abilities and learning styles.
Old: Priority on performance.
New: Priority on comprehension, participation and interaction.
Old: Emphasis on external world. Inner experience considered inappropriate in school setting.
New: Emphasis on self-conceptualization. Helping students to identify who they are so they can better understand their own learning process.
Old: Guessing and divergent thinking discouraged.
New: Students encouraged to think outside the box and to rationalize their thoughts.
Old: Emphasis on analytical, left brain thinking.
New: Encourage both analytical thinking and creativity, embrace dreams.
Old: Classroom designed for efficiency, convenience.
New: Classroom designed to immerse students in ideas and learning.
Old: Education seen as a social necessity for control.
New: Education seen as a means of enriching the lives of members of society and a means of liberation from the established boxes of thought.
Old: Teacher as instructor and imparter of knowledge.
New: Teacher as guide and partner in the learning partner in the learning process, assisting students on their way to revelation.
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