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Started 28th Dec, 2021
  • Henrik G.S. Arvidsson institute of international business research.

Teaching: Traditional lectures or more modern approaches, what you prefer?

Dear friends!
I hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Im very much interested in teaching and I would like to ask your views on a highly ( to me at least) interesting topic. There are probably as many methods of teaching methods as there are lecturers but here are a few types accepted in literature.
  • Teacher/lecturer-Centered
  • Student-Centered / Constructivist Approach.
  • Inquiry-Based Learning.
  • Flipped Classroom.
  • Cooperative Learning.
  • Personalised Education.
Which one do you use and why?
Best wishes Henrik

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28th Jun, 2022
Fouad Youssef Abdulrahman
Al-Mustansiriya University
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30th Dec, 2021
Pedro L. Contreras E.
University of the Andes (Venezuela)
Former USSR traditional lecturers with great academicians, undoubtedly those times won't be repeated anywhere, Prof. Henrik G.S. Arvidsson
Feliz Año & Best Regards.
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28th Dec, 2021
Katarzyna Lesniewska-Napierala
University of Lodz
I can also recommend some alternative teaching methods, e.g. a contest. However, they cannot be used in the implementation of any topic. For more details you can check: https://czasopisma.uni.lodz.pl/tourism/article/view/7920
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28th Dec, 2021
Henrik G.S. Arvidsson
Henrik G.S. Arvidsson institute of international business research.
Katarzyna Lesniewska-Napierala Thank you, I will hie a look. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas :-)
3 Recommendations
28th Dec, 2021
Rolf Laven
Pädagogische Hochschule Wien Akademie der bildenden Künste
Since hybrid teaching has no didactic added value compared to blended learning, it is recommended that blended learning scenarios be examined and, if possible, combined with classic on-site seminars, lectures and laboratory situations. Direct interaction in teaching-learning situations is still the most promising form of knowledge transfer.
Good teaching still offers disciplinary and interdisciplinary freedom for individual focus and profile formation. ... Good teaching includes respectful and appreciative interaction between teachers and learners and lecturers who take students seriously.
This is another reason why direct interaction is recommended.
2 Recommendations
28th Dec, 2021
Bulcsu Szekely
Lappeenranta – Lahti University of Technology LUT
Dear Managing Director Mr. Arvidsson!
You raised a highly relevant topic. May I argue COVID-19 forces to apply innovative approaches to enable hybrid - teaching models mostly in a remote - format: Flipped classroom with cooperative learning to reach optimal personalized experience.
1) Elkhatat, A.M., Al-Muhtaseb, S.A. Hybrid online-flipped learning pedagogy for teaching laboratory courses to mitigate the pandemic COVID-19 confinement and enable effective sustainable delivery: investigation of attaining course learning outcome. SN Soc Sci 1, 113 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s43545-021-00117-6 Open access:
2) Sáiz-Manzanares, M.C., Marticorena-Sánchez, R., Rodríguez-Díez, J.J. et al. Improve teaching with modalities and collaborative groups in an LMS: an analysis of monitoring using visualisation techniques. J Comput High Educ 33, 747–778 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12528-021-09289-9 Open access:
3) Mahyar Mohammadi 2021. Current trends of blended and hybrid learning Case study: FABLE Project, Master's thesis, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology LUT School of Engineering Science, Software Engineering. Free access: https://lutpub.lut.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/163534/master_thesis_mahyar_mohammadi.pdf?sequence=3&isAllowed=y
Yours sincerely, Bulcsu Szekely
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28th Dec, 2021
Beatriz Peña-Acuña
Universidad de Huelva
  • In bold my answers:
  • Student-Centered / Constructivist Approach.
  • Flipped Classroom.
  • Cooperative Learning.
  • Personalised Education.
  • and more combination of strategies...
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29th Dec, 2021
Оксана Поясик
Прикарпатський національний університет імені Василя Стефаника
Технології перевернутого навчання
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30th Dec, 2021
Pedro L. Contreras E.
University of the Andes (Venezuela)
Former USSR traditional lecturers with great academicians, undoubtedly those times won't be repeated anywhere, Prof. Henrik G.S. Arvidsson
Feliz Año & Best Regards.
8 Recommendations
30th Dec, 2021
Ahmed T. Hussein
I believe that traditional lecture have become part of the treasured past. Modernized methods of teaching _perhaps a blessing more imposed by the hellish Pandemic_ have already become one "evil" we can't do without!
Regrettably, I would say there is no room left in the world now for traditional lectures!
30th Dec, 2021
Melecio Paragua Morales
Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán, Huánuco
La enseñanza centrada en el alumno es interesante, pero previamente planificado por el docente, en caso contrario se produce un caos sin ningún provecho de aprendizaje para el estudiante y un fracaso didáctico para el docente.
30th Dec, 2021
Stephen Henry Afakorzi
Ensign Global College
Teaching and learning is known to be either way. Teachers teach and learn whiles students lean and teach. In a traditional learning setting, the in-person cues, expressions and the general experience cannot be exchanged for anything but of course the world is moving so fast that we cannot tie ourselves to all traditions. Either means offer something over the other. The circumstance that requires the choice of either is the paramount determinant here. Each offers an excellent opportunity to learn.
30th Dec, 2021
Ivana Eric
Belgrade Business School
More modern approach
31st Dec, 2021
Abdulhafiz Ahmed
Federal University Dutsin-ma, Nigeria
I prefer more modern approaches than conventional methods of teaching.
3rd Jan, 2022
Johana Arango Aramburu
National University of San Marcos
Estimados colegas desde mi experiencia en pregrado mis estudiantes se divierten con la herramienta Kahoot. De esta forma los mantengo motivados, participativos y hay una interacción más amena y dinámica para explicar conceptos o recibir retroalimentación.
3rd Jan, 2022
Nandan Bhattacharya
Jadavpur University
It should be both but not in any case at the cost of traditional.
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3rd Jan, 2022
Sandra Adriaansens
Maastricht University
There is no one single answer on your question. My opinion is that traditional facilitator led Face to Face training will gradually be replaced by blended learning practices. However, the listed didactical teaching tools will still all be used, but in. different delivery formats....Which ones you select highly depends on many aspects of you teaching, like your education goal, your target group, duration of courses, type of certification issued,. In. online learning design, it depends on your delivery format, e.g. blended, hybrid, fully self paced or facilitated etc.....
3rd Jan, 2022
Sitara Karim
Sunway University
I use the mixed mode of teaching due to pandemic restrictions. However, personally, I like face-to-face learning methods as they are more interactive and communicative.
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3rd Jan, 2022
Olga Rauhut Kompaniets
Halmstad University
Blanded learning when you combine traditional lectures and modern methods. Students still love to come to a lecture hall to listen to a lecturer and to discuss actual topics.
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3rd Jan, 2022
Abdelhamid Ibrahim Younouss
Kharkiv National University of Radio Electronics
Both of them are useful, depends on.
3rd Jan, 2022
Iuliana Matean
Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies
I prefer to work on education through cooperation using modern means and the technology offered by the educational platforms, they are like a magnet for students.
3rd Jan, 2022
Melecio Paragua Morales
Universidad Nacional Hermilio Valdizán, Huánuco
Es importante todas las formas; en este punto es importante la evaluación para determinar cuál de las formas es la más efectiva, para ir aplicando los más efectivos.
4th Jan, 2022
Abdul Azis Muslimin
Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar
In my mind students centered, because the teacher make concept and the students improving the concept by so me literatures
4th Jan, 2022
Najuah Najuah
medan state university
I do learn using a variety of models. on the one hand, I use a modern learning approach by applying TPACK, Student-oriented, reverse class but I use a traditional lecture too. Of course, the lecture method that I use is intended to provide motivation and apperception, not as the dominant method
4th Jan, 2022
Sitara Karim
Sunway University
In-class experience is always beneficial for students. However, online modes can be exciting if we add element of some twists and crisps.
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4th Jan, 2022
Adrian Lungu
Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies
Both of them, depend what I need for current research.
5th Jan, 2022
Sarwat Shafi
Iqra University
Its entirely depend upon the topic of lecture and age group of the students some topics requires the detailed lecture while some topics requirement is activity based modern techniques accordingly
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6th Jan, 2022
Mohammed Yaseen Alzahawi
University Of Garmian
قابليات وخلفيات العلميه للمتعلم يتحكم بطريقه التي يجب استخدامها في التدريس
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6th Jan, 2022
Yacine Lafifi
Université 8 mai 1945 - Guelma
I prefer the combination of the two modes
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6th Jan, 2022
Douglas Vinson Nance
Air Force Research Laboratory
I think that the best form of instruction is tailored to the students. If the students are new to the topic, then instructor prepared and provided lectures are in order. That provides the introduction and background necessary to engage the students. When this background has been provided, then I would shift to a teaching style that directly engages the students. There are many ways to do so. For example, the instructor may actually have the students prepare parts of the next hour's lecture in the form of recitation before the class. If smaller class sizes are involved, then a favorite teaching method of mine is the seminar format. Of course, this format is mostly intended for students with a strong background, e.g., graduate students or advanced undergraduates. I think this method gives the student a strong sense of ownership of the material being taught. It also provides them with experience in communicating the material to others. The end goal is of course not only for the students to learn the material, but to endow them with independence in its application.
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7th Jan, 2022
Imranul Hoque
Jagannath University - Bangladesh
I prefer student-centred teaching following a constructivist approach
3 Recommendations
9th Jan, 2022
Kitiyot Yotsombut
Chulalongkorn University
It depends on the objective of the course and the characteristics of learners. A traditional lecture (with a great teacher) would be a good way for delivering factual knowledge for novices such as at the elementary level. Active learning activities with student-centered philosophy are preferred for critical thinking, self-improvement, and lifelong learning.
2 Recommendations
10th Jan, 2022
Stylianos Mystakidis
University of Patras
Dear Prof Henrik G.S. Arvidsson , to tackle your question, I propose applying a backwards design thinking: what is the ultimate goal of any teaching method? Hopefully high quality, impactful education. However, human brains tend forget quickly so what makes learning 'stick'? Our research has indicated that long-lasting knowledge in various modalities (online, face-to-face, blended) requires practices that activate students cognitively, socially and emotionally [1,2]. In sum, lectures by knowledgeable teachers are great for imparting distilled facts and sparking curiosity and interest in a subject but the actual learning starts only when students become the protagonists as Kitiyot Yotsombut and Douglas Vinson Nance also suggest.
Personally I am a proponent of playful and gameful academic approaches to online learning that empower students to have 'hard fun' while moving beyond their comfort zones [3-5].
[1] Mystakidis, S. (2021). Deep and Meaningful Learning. Encyclopedia, 1(3), 988–997. https://doi.org/10.3390/encyclopedia1030075
[2] Mystakidis, S., Berki, E., & Valtanen, J.-P. (2021). Deep and Meaningful E-Learning with Social Virtual Reality Environments in Higher Education: A Systematic Literature Review. Applied Sciences, 11(5), 2412. https://doi.org/10.3390/app11052412
[3] Mystakidis, S. (2021). Combat Tanking in Education - The TANC Model for Playful Distance Learning in Social Virtual Reality. International Journal of Gaming and Computer-Mediated Simulations, 13(4).
[4] Mystakidis, S. (2020). Distance Education Gamification in Social Virtual Reality: A Case Study on Student Engagement. In 11th International Conference on Information, Intelligence, Systems and Applications (IISA 2020) (pp. 1–6). Piraeus, Greece, 15-17 July 2020: IEEE. https://doi.org/10.1109/IISA50023.2020.9284417
[5] Mystakidis, S., Fragkaki, M., & Filippousis, G. (2021). Ready Teacher One: Virtual and Augmented Reality Online Professional Development for K-12 School Teachers. Computers, 10(10), 134. https://doi.org/10.3390/computers10100134
5 Recommendations
10th Jan, 2022
Adrian Lungu
Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies
Tradițional lecture.
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22nd Jan, 2022
Mary C R Wilson
Before I retired, I was a nurse practitioner for bladder and bowel health. I had a clinical caseload but also taught nurses and carers.
I would go to the teaching session with a PowerPoint presentation and had a handout for each attendee made up (usually) of slides and room for those listening to make notes.
Then I would be prepared to present using a lecturer centred approach but was really happy when those attending would join in. I mentioned that if patient / client was mentioned that s/he must be anonymised but then welcomed a switch to student centred session.
I did try to show all my slides but was able to discuss in further depth wherever required. And if I was unable to answer a question, I'd find out the answer and pass on the new information.
2 Recommendations
22nd Jan, 2022
Aref Wazwaz
Dhofar University
Dear Dr Henrik G.S. Arvidsson . I practiced both but I prefer the new approach because the new one more interesting, helpful and beneficial for both the teachers and students .
2 Recommendations
22nd Jan, 2022
Proloy Barua
BRAC University
I prefer to use modern teaching approach such as Student-Centered / Constructivist Approach because it engages students in learning by playing active role in class room.
1 Recommendation
22nd Jan, 2022
Rohit Manilal Parikh
The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
Traditional lectures they have with them a knowledgeable contribution whereby one can certainly confirm that old is gold .Under modern approach one has to move with the new compass not to study the readymate guideline whereby the knowledge becomes in living compass.
This is my personal opinion
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23rd Jan, 2022
Emmanuel Kobina Mesi Edzie
University of Cape Coast / Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
I will the more modern approaches
28th Jun, 2022
Fouad Youssef Abdulrahman
Al-Mustansiriya University
محاضرات اكثر حداثة
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