Modern pedagogical approaches

This activity describes selected contemporary pedagogical approaches that successfully use the capabilities of technology in online and hybrid environments and improve teaching and learning.

New educational models require a change in the entire so-called traditional learning and teaching process and the organisation of a modern educational environment that will be based on modern educational theory. Bransford et al define three basic forms of organisation of the teaching process that can be applied in an electronic educational environment: student-centred education, knowledge and evaluation. By combining these three forms, we create an ideal educational environment for the creation of active and professional individuals, or so-called 21st century citizens who are ready for life in a knowledge society.

Topics that will be covered in the rest of this activity are:

• active learning
• constructivism and collaborative learning
• connectivism
• the role of technology in modern teaching
• changing the role of the teacher (facilitator, mentor) and the student (active participant)
• examples of good practice.