A Comparative Study of the Traditional and Modern Approach in Teaching at Caloocan North Elementary School in Caloocan City

Abstract

Education is vital in determining the pace of the social, political and economic development of any nation. Being so, effective teaching is very essential. It is important because teaching is based on helping children progress from one level to another in a more sociable, interactive environment. Getting the approach right helps students become independent learners. Traditional education is also known as back-to-basics, conventional education, or customary education, which refers to long-established customs traditionally used in schools. Some forms of education reform promote the adoption of progressive education practices for a more holistic approach that focuses on individual needs and self-control. Modern teaching is defined as a method of teaching knowledge and skills based on the current world needs. This method of teaching has introduced children to computer studies, online testing, and other types of technology used in the world. In this matter, it is the reason that the researchers would like to find out the most effective approach in teaching. The random sampling technique was applied to select 20 teachers from Caloocan North Elementary School. The instrument used by the authors was prepared based on their readings and the related literature, professional subject books were used to gather more information about the topic. The respondents are described according to their different demographic profiles. Out of 20 respondents, most of them are 31-40 years old. It implies that teachers are well-experienced than others. This study aims to compare the traditional and modern approaches in teaching to meet the needs of quality education.