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International Journal of Progressive Education 2014, Vol. 10(2) 43-55
Teaching Students of Today: The Buddha's Way
pp. 43 - 55
Publish Date: June 15, 2014 | Single/Total View: 120/435 | Single/Total Download: 145/714
Abstract
21st century students are living on the highway of rapid information technology, residing in homes equipped with modern gadgets that allow them to stay connected through virtual media. The fact that students' mind-sets are changing means that there is a need for corresponding changes in pedagogy. The Buddha is known as ‘Teacher of gods and men', who is able to communicate his teaching of the Dhamma to people far and wide, and from all walks of life. What lessons can present-day teachers learn from the Buddha's pedagogy? This article sets to describe the Buddha's teaching methods, and their relevance for present-day teachers and students.
Keywords: Dhamma, pedagogy, Buddha, education, teaching methods.
APA 7th edition
Liu, O.P., & Tee, O.P. (2014). Teaching Students of Today: The Buddha’s Way. International Journal of Progressive Education, 10(2), 43-55.
Harvard
Liu, O. and Tee, O. (2014). Teaching Students of Today: The Buddha’s Way. International Journal of Progressive Education, 10(2), pp. 43-55.
Chicago 16th edition
Liu, Ong Puay and Ong Puay Tee (2014). "Teaching Students of Today: The Buddha’s Way". International Journal of Progressive Education 10 (2):43-55.
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