A Study Of Traditional Vs Modern Educational Philosophies

  • Authors

    • Mr. Noah Wright Data Engineering Lead, SAP, Germany. Author
    • Ms. Isabella Moore HR Director, Siemens, Germany. Author

    DOI:

    https://doi.org/10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-2020PI6R4D

    Published 02-03-2020

  • Educational Philosophy, Traditional Education, Modern Education, Pedagogical Methods, Student-Centered Learning, Teacher-Centered Learning, Educational Innovation, Learning Outcomes

    Issue

    Vol. 3 No. 1 (2020)

    Section

    Articles

    How to Cite

    [1]
    N. Wright and I. Moore, “A Study Of Traditional Vs Modern Educational Philosophies”, IJIRHT, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 01–15, Feb. 2020, doi: 10.67228/3071561X/IJIRHT-2020PI6R4D.

  • Abstract

    Education has evolved from traditional teacher-centered systems to modern learner-centered approaches that emphasize creativity, participation, and technology integration. This study compares traditional and modern educational philosophies by examining their theoretical foundations, teaching methods, curriculum design, and learning outcomes. Traditional education, influenced by thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, and Confucius, focuses on discipline, structured curriculum, and knowledge transmission. In contrast, modern educational ideas inspired by John Dewey, Jean Piaget, and Paulo Freire emphasize student-centered learning, critical thinking, collaboration, and experiential education. Using a mixed-method approach that includes literature review and survey-based analysis, the study evaluates factors such as teaching strategies, curriculum flexibility, student engagement, and academic outcomes. The findings suggest that while traditional education provides strong foundational knowledge and discipline, modern approaches better promote creativity and problem-solving skills. The study concludes that a hybrid model combining the strengths of both systems is most effective for meeting the demands of contemporary education.

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