A Review on Modern Teaching Methods at Secondary Level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Abstract

Modern education methods are an important component of educational reform, transforming the classroom from the teaching-centered model to the teaching model centered on students, activity and interaction. For secondary levels, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, there is a need of teaching methods which foster conceptual understanding, critical thinking, creativity, communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills in students. This paper is a review of the concept and effectiveness of modern teaching approaches at secondary school. The study is restricted to modern teaching technique in secondary level in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The study is of a qualitative research design with literature review approach. The review results show that modern teaching methods (brainstorming, problem solving, inquiry teaching, cooperative learning, computer-assisted teaching, and technology-assisted teaching) can enhance students' learning engagement, motivation, knowledge, achievement, and practice. Their effectiveness relies on teacher training, availability of resources, classroom environment, students' readiness and support from the institution, however.