Modern education is rapidly evolving. Leaving the traditional ways of teaching, teachers nowadays use exciting and new ways to teach instead of just standing and talking. This blog explores innovative teaching methodologies and how they are useful for students.
Let’s dive into how STEP Schools use 21st-century learning by incorporating innovative teaching methodologies.
Innovative Teaching Methodologies
As the name “Innovative Teaching Methodologies” implies, it is a combination of innovation, teaching, and methods. Thus, the incorporation of new and technology-based ideas by teachers in their teaching methods makes learning engaging and accessible for students. Innovative teaching methods are now being emphasised due to the developing structure of the education sector in Pakistan.
The current literacy rate in Pakistan is 62.3%, indicating that approximately 60 million of the country’s population is illiterate. Due to the recognition of education development across Pakistan, creative approaches and new innovative methodologies are implemented with engaging teaching techniques. This will boost student engagement and foster their potential.
Technological integration and hands-on activities in teaching methods promote modern education. The tech-based activities include computer usage, robotics, coding, and mind games.
Types of Innovative Teaching Methodologies
There are several types of innovative teaching methodologies used in class worldwide. In Pakistan, some of these latest teaching strategies focused on creative ways are being implemented. Some of them are given below:
- Inquiry-based learning consists of students using their intellectual autonomy. It helps to discover answers to their questions through research and discussion.
- Flipped classrooms, where students are taught using technological videos to improve their participation.
- Project-based learning is where students work on a hands-on project in groups. It also improves their creative abilities and critical analysis skills.
- Gamification involves students using instructional material like games for learning and appealing to students. This increases student engagement and active participation.
- Technology-integrated learning includes the use of smartboards with tablets.
- Differentiated instruction involves the processing of lessons by teachers to fit the individual learning needs. This is done by using multi-level assignments, multiple activities, and flexible groupings.
- Blended learning is a combination of computer-based learning and face-to-face classroom learning. Thus, providing flexibility with adaptable pacing.
How are Innovative Teaching Methodologies Useful?
There are significant challenges in the educational sector of Pakistan related to teaching. This includes a lack of teachers’ training, under consideration of teachers’ well-being, overburdened teaching methods and the absence of the latest teaching aid materials.
That’s why now is the time to upgrade our teaching methods to uplift the education quality in Pakistan. Innovative teaching methodologies are beneficial because they increase learning experiences and outcomes in numerous significant ways.
- Increased Engagement
- Improved Understanding
- Personalized Learning
- Development of Critical Skills
- Better Retention
- Adaptability to Technology
- Encourages Lifelong Learning
How STEP Schools Use Innovative Teaching Methodologies for Modern Education?
Teachers Excellence Pursuit Programme (TEPP)
We have a special teachers’ training program at STEP Schools named as Teachers Excellence Pursuit Programme (TEPP) and in-house training. This program aims to provide training for teachers to form collective learning environments. Teachers taught the collective working technique to the students and developed the students’ knowledge.
This programme focuses on important domains of 21st-century learning. TEPP makes the teachers committed enough to incorporate the STEP curriculum based on modern education through a student-centred approach. It also authorises students to become self-determined. There are three training modules in this programme.
- Core Module
- PBL Module
- SST (Subject Specific Training) Module
Each of the modules targets a specific teaching strategy. It also provides relevant guidance to teachers to prepare students with having futuristic approach based on 21st-century learning. If you want to learn more about this training program, you can see here TEPP.
Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Students at STEP Schools work on real projects instead of just doing classwork. These projects are hands-on and exciting and provide advanced education. STEP Schools use three properties of project-based learning, which include inter-disciplinary technique, rigorous Learning, and student-centric approach. Moreover, we follow the Seven Steps of PBL to understand the big picture in a better way.
PBL is an interdisciplinary approach because it helps engage students with real problems using information or skills from multiple subject areas. Moreover, PBL provides rigorous learning that helps students become self-directed in the learning process with exposure to real-world issues. Likewise, student-centric classrooms put full focus on the interests and needs of students, helping to develop essential skills.
For more information, do check our page PBL.
STEAM Education
At STEP Schools, STEAM education integration plays an integral role in modern education. Our curriculum integrates STEAM to develop many career skills in students. We incorporate teaching subjects like computing, robotics, and coding to assist contemporary education. Using an applied approach, the STEP syllabus guides teachers to design learning experiences that promote lifelong learning and allow student independence.
We understand the significance of digital knowledge and promote digital literacy using digital tools and learning in class. Within ICT, STEAM education increases students’ technical skills, providing real-world skills that can be used frequently during their academic and professional lives. Thus, it improves digital literacy.
Peer-to-Peer Learning
Teamwork helps students to have a viable interactions with their classmates. STEP School uses collective student activities, projects, and discussions to endorse peer-to-peer learning. Sharing concepts with peers strengthens your knowledge, and boosts cooperation, confidence, and social skills.
Moreover, collaborative learning aids students in reaching mutual goals and supports subject understanding and the sharing of ideas. Thus, it makes you active listeners. Moreover, this learning enhances thinking skills, communication skills, motivation, engagement, diverse perspectives, and prepares students for real-world situations.
Education Technology
STEP School is the place where EdTech enables learning to meet with technology. We have digital tools and educational software that make our classrooms modern and different from traditional classrooms. Edtech promotes knowledge retention by making the lessons attractive and operational.
We use forums to promote Edtech and blended learning in STEP Schools. The STEP portal is the learning hub where students get all the resources online. We also have an My Step School app for this purpose. Moreover, the STEP e-learning program allows students to access study material anytime and anywhere.
Get Modern Education at STEP Schools
STEP Schools encourage, build, and nurture future-ready students using innovative teaching methodologies. With our curriculum based on 21st-century learning, we go beyond the textbook to help students develop career skills and make a classroom a place where teamwork, curiosity, and technology come together.
Choose STEP Schools and make your children ready for modern education with our latest innovative teaching methodologies.
Conclusion
Innovative teaching methodologies like TEPP, STEAM, PBL, peer-to-peer learning, and Ed-tech make modern education more stimulating, operative, and focused on real-world skills. These latest methods are used every day at STEP Schools to inspire minds, ignite interest, and prepare students for a rapidly evolving world.