Mike Sharples - New ways to learn and teach

A teacher’s role is shifting away from providing educational content to orchestrating students’ learning and nurturing their confidence.

 

Key Points

• Scientific insights are helping educators develop evidence-based improvements in teaching and learning.
• A teacher’s role is shifting away from providing educational content to orchestrating students’ learning and nurturing their confidence.
• The state has a role in providing resources and support to schools and universities, especially during periods of abrupt change, such as that caused by a pandemic.