New Trends in Teaching and Learning Theory Dr. Jasim Muhammad Abdul- Slamy

Abstract

New trends in teaching and learning theory are considered a theoretical axis from which came the background that depends on any source, or practice sample or teaching plane, accuracy and simplicity prevent the development of the teaching process. Many attempts have come to scene to illuminate the teaching background, but they have not exceed those remarkable patterns and methods. Thus, the appearance of the teaching theory have been hindered. This led to the need for research and development in the field of teaching to find out a specific teaching theory according to the modern trends and concepts. Teaching is regarded a humanitarian process which aims at helping those who want to acquire knowledge, since teaching is an intended activity. Education is the process of acquiring knowledge, skills and trends by the person who wants to learn himself / herself. Accordingly, learning is a principal branch of teaching, because it is considered one of the varied methods in carrying out the teaching process. From this fact did the need to use a good theory as a guide to the later researches come. Its value depends highly on the studies and researches it produces to help the researcher find a way that direct him to discover new aspects. * The Research purpose: This research aims at knowing the new trends and methods in the theory of teaching and learning. * The Research Boundary: This research is limited to: finding out the theory of teaching and learning and putting a balance between them. In addition to discovering the features and methods of building the teaching theory. Moreover, it aims at putting a limit to the role played by the theory in the teaching and learning process. Specifying terminology: Terms concerning teaching and learning are specified in the research itself.