A new practical based pedagogy approach to overcome weaknesses of traditional approaches at classroom environment

Effective, high-quality teaching depends on selecting appropriate teaching methods and techniques that meet students’ diverse needs and support them in achieving learning objectives. Due to ambiguity in pedagogical terminology and inconsistent use of instructional methods and techniques continue hinder teaching quality and effectiveness. Sometimes, teachers/lecturers struggle to select appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques, or use traditional methods and techniques that lead their lessons ineffective. Traditional pedagogical approaches, which are sometimes suitable for young learners or more dependent learners, may be ineffective when applied across diverse learning contexts. One of the most frequently used methods, traditional lectures with PowerPoint slides are not effective for dependent students in the classroom, which disengage them and limit their active participation. Therefore, it is essential to critically evaluate of established teaching strategies, approaches, methods and techniques and refine them, as well as to develop new ones to support diverse learners and active participation, and enhance the overall learning experience and teaching quality. This paper presents the Practical Approach with Lecture, Image and Text (PAWLIT), as a potentially effective teaching technique for improving learner engagement and achievement, as well as quality in the Further and Higher Education. PAWLIT combines lecture, visual and textual elements to address challenges over teaching approaches, methods and techniques. This paper illustrates strengths and weaknesses of traditional pedagogy approaches and practices, and proposes a new technique, PAWLIT to apply across all learners including dependent and independent learners for overcoming weaknesses of traditional approaches and enhancing pedagogical culture and practices across the organization. It is anticipated that the PAWLIT technique will stimulate further discussion and research on the effective use of both classroom and online resources in in diverse learning environments.