Constructivist vs. Traditionalist

Both of these styles of teaching vary in many ways. The constructivist teacher acts as a facilitator of learning which allows for the students to take charge of their learning experiences. Also, it lends itself to a more student-centered approach in the classroom. I think this is important because it gives the students a sense of responsibility and purpose. On the other hand, the traditionalist teacher acts as the dissemenator of knowledge. In a traditionalist classroom you may notice that the student's desk are set up in rows whereas in a constructivist classroom the students would be sitting in small groups of three to four. The traditionalist teacher is much more structured in their approach to delivering instruction. Both of these teaching styles have their advantages and disadvantages. In my opinion, it would be beneficial to try and incorporate both of these styles of teaching into your everyday classroom environment. I say this because students do need structure but they also need plenty of opportunities to express themselves and take charge of their learning!