õpetajakesksest

õpetajakesksest is an Estonian term that translates to "teacher-centered". It describes an educational approach where the teacher is the primary source of knowledge and instruction. In a teacher-centered classroom, the teacher typically leads all activities, delivers lectures, and dictates the pace of learning. Students are generally expected to be passive recipients of information, listening to the teacher, taking notes, and completing assigned tasks as directed.

This pedagogical model often emphasizes rote memorization and the acquisition of factual knowledge. The teacher makes decisions about curriculum, assessment, and classroom management with minimal student input. While teacher-centered methods can be effective for delivering a large volume of information efficiently and establishing clear expectations, they can also limit opportunities for student autonomy, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. This approach has been a traditional model in many educational systems, though there has been a gradual shift towards more student-centered methodologies in recent decades.