Traditional Method of Teaching

INTRODUCTION

Traditional Method of Teaching

In line with the human capital theory, the economic development of a nation is a function of the quality of its education. In other words, the more and better educated a person is, the greater the chances of economic development. The modern world in which we live is often termed a "knowledge society"; education and information have become production factors potentially more valuable than labor and capital. Thus, in a globalize setting, investment in human capital has become a condition for international competitiveness.

Education is the undertaking or process of acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually. It is a two-way communication between the teacher and the student. But in order for learning to take place, there must be a common ground for learning. The teacher must use a method of teaching that is highly suitable for the subject matter. Commonly used teaching methods may include class participation, demonstration, recitation, memorization, or combinations of these. The choice of teaching method or methods to be used depends largely on the information or skill that is being taught, and it may also be influenced by the aptitude and enthusiasm of the students. The difference between the technology advancements of private and public schools is very evident. A public school is funded with tax revenue and administered by a government or governmental agency, while a private school is not administered by the government so they retain the right to select their students and are funded in whole or in part by charging their students' tuition, rather than relying on mandatory taxation through public funding. Just by that, we can say that students from the public school have lesser chances of investing technological advancements because they are limited by the government. The Philippines' populace mostly consist of low-middle income people. This means that more families choose to send their children to public schools to cut costs. Education has become part of the institutional mechanism that divides the poor and the rich. Public schools can't accommodate all of them because of the lack of classrooms and other materials. There are too little resources for too many students.

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Emergence of technology in the educational sector

Newer teaching methods may incorporate television, radio, computer, and other modern devices. Some educators believe that the use of technology, while facilitating learning to some degree, is not a substitute for educational methods that encourage critical thinking and a desire to learn. Nowadays, technological advancements in education is slowly penetrating the Philippine school grounds. Advancements such as the use of overhead projectors for presentations or lectures, substituted the role of the classic blackboard and chalk. Not only does this save the cost of using chalk and blackboard erasers, but most importantly this advancement saves time. It makes everything faster, and it utilizes time properly. It saves the students from the opportunity cost of the time spent writing all the report and lecture when they can invest their time doing more productive ones. Also, the Internet is one of the greatest technological advancements ever created. Internet means everything. It covers every even the smallest topic you have in mind. Before the emergence of the Internet, learning materials were limited. But now, with the use of the Internet, students can further enrich their knowledge because of the unlimited learning resources that can be found over the Internet. Moreover, the Internet could help students become more efficient by conducting their group meetings or consultation with their professors over the Internet. They can cut the time of meeting them personally and rather talk to them over the Internet and do their respective works simultaneously.

Relevance of the study

According to a Department of Education(DepEd) senior: "Our schools are failing to teach the competence the average citizen needs to become responsible, productive and self-fulfilling. We are graduating people who are learning less and less." The quality of Philippine education has been declining continuously. The kids generation of the 20th century is very much hooked and habituated with the use of gadgets and other technologically-advanced stuff. So it is most likely better to incorporate technology with the numerous means of teaching in order to encourage students to stay attentive in the learning area.

In comparison to other countries such as the first world country of America, computers and other forms of technology are used on a daily basis by students of all levels. According to government figures, 100% of public schools in America possessed computers with internet access, which could be used by their students. In addition, an estimated 58% of schools had laptop computers stored on carts, which could be placed in any classroom which needed them. This study will show how behind the Philippines is in terms of educational technology advancement. This is probably one of the reasons why the Philippines have a slow economic growth. Because education plays a great factor in developing efficient individuals that can spearhead development in their respective countries. By knowing these things, we would know how we could do something about this crisis. That maybe we could consider these educational technology advancements in order to improve the economic state of the Philippines.

OBJECTIVES & SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS

Goals of the Philippine Educational System:

"Goal 1: Expand and improve comprehensive early childhood care and education, especially for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children;

Goal 2: Ensure that by 2015, all children, particularly girls, children in difficult circumstances and those belonging to ethnic minorities, have access to complete free and compulsory primary education of good quality

Goal 3: Ensure that the learning needs of all young people and adults are met through equitable access to appropriate learning and life skills programs;

Goal 4: Achieve a 50 percent improvement in levels of adult literacy by 2105, especially for women and equitable access to basic and continuing education for all adults

Goal 5: