In the blog last week , we explored an overview of the seven most common approaches to teaching. This week we shall evaluate the classical teaching method based on the development of language competencies, especially those of guided critical reading and academic writing. The classical focus on language development abilities Across cultures and throughout the history of higher education, there has consistency been a primary focus on language abilities, especially the progressi

In the blog last week , we examined the influence of the concepts of individualism and collectivism on learning preferences across cultures. This week we shall explore an introductory overview of the seven most common approaches to teaching in a higher educational context. Introduction to the topic It is generally agreed that there are seven common approaches to teaching across university faculties. I have listed these in my own logical order from reading, writing, listening

In the blog last week , we evaluated the influence of power distance relationships on educational issues in a cross-cultural context. This week we shall explore the Hofstede dimension contrasting collectivist versus individualistic cultural contexts while maintaining our focus on key aspects of the educational system. The cultural concept of collectivism versus individualism The Hofstede dimension focusing on the contrast between collectivist and individualistic cultural cont

In the blog last week , we explored the cultural onion model developed by Hofstede focusing on the consequences for educational systems. This week we shall evaluate the impact of the cultural dimension of large and small Power Distance relationships in a learning context. The cultural concept of Power Distance Power Distance (PD) is the extent to which members of societies accept, respect, or even expect differences in power relationships. Then, the power distance ratings can

In the blog last week , we focused on the teacher-centred approach to education in contrast to the student-centred style. This week we shall explore a model of culture developed by Hofstede prior to evaluating how specific cultural dimensions shape the contrast between educational systems across cultures. Defining and evaluating culture First, Hofstede argues that culture can be defined as ‘the collective programming of the mind that distinguishes the members of one group or

In the blog last week , we explored the meaning, objectives, and application of the term student-centred learning. This week we shift to examine the contrasting style of the teacher-centred approach that is almost uniformly dominant outside of the cluster of English-speaking nations. What is meant by the term teacher-centred learning The term teacher-centred learning (TLC) describes a method in which educators occupy the central position in the learning acquisition experience

In the blog last week , we explored a brief overview of our new topic of teaching methods and learning styles. This week we shall examine the model of student-centred learning situating the promotion of this style primarily within the context of the English-speaking cluster of nations. The central aims of student-centred learning Within the English-speaking nations (ESNs), a preference for student-centred learning (SCL) has become an almost unchallengeable pedagogical orienta

In the blog last week , we concluded our series on groups and teams by evaluating the reasons why some people dislike working in any collective context. This week, we begin our journey on the new topic of teaching methods and learning styles with a brief overview of the series. Introduction to the series Across this series, we shall explore a range of teaching methods and learning styles commencing with an evaluation of a broad range of teaching approaches in the blog next we