College of Teacher Education: Technology For Teaching and Learning II
College of Teacher Education: Technology For Teaching and Learning II
College of Teacher Education: Technology For Teaching and Learning II
Instruction: Complete the table below by providing the difference in terms of teacher,
students and instruction then and now.
Teacher
Then Now
1. Teachers were predominantly focused on 1. Teachers are encouraged to adopt more
delivering content through lectures and dynamic teaching methods, incorporating
textbooks, with a more traditional approach technology, interactive activities, and
to education individualized learning experiences
2. Teachers had limited resources and tools 2.Teachers have access to a wide range of
for teaching, relying heavily on books and a digital resources, online platforms, and
few educational materials educational apps
3. Teacher-student interaction was more 3. There is a greater focus on building strong
formal and structured, with less emphasis on teacher-student relationships, fostering a
building personal connections with students supportive and engaging learning
environment
4. Professional development opportunities 4. Teachers have access to continuous
for teachers were limited professional development programs,
workshops, and online courses to stay
updated on the latest teaching strategies
5. Teacher performance evaluations were 5. Broader range of factors, including student
often based on traditional metrics like engagement, creativity in lesson planning,
student test scores and the ability to adapt teaching methods
Students
Then Now
1. Students had limited access to information 1. Students have instant access to a vast
and resources outside the classroom, relying amount of information through the internet
mainly on textbooks and encyclopedias for
research and learning
2. Classroom sizes were generally larger 2. Efforts have been made to reduce class
sizes
3. Student learning styles and preferences 3. There is a greater emphasis on
were often overlooked, with a one-size-fits- differentiated instruction to accommodate
all approach diverse learning styles, abilities, and interests
4. Assessment methods were primarily based 4. Assessment practices have evolved to
on standardized tests and exams, focusing on include more formative assessments, project-
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Short Discussion:
These changes in teachers, students, and instruction reflect a shift towards more personalized,
engaging, and inclusive educational practices that aim to nurture students’ holistic
development, prepare them for the challenges of the future, and create a more dynamic and
effective learning environment for all.