Individual teachers have different opinions and ideas about the best methods for educating youth. There should be a balance between the two. This can be achieved by taking content knowledge material and presenting it in a way that requires reasoning and hands-on experience. Children can learn the concepts through their own discoveries. Active learning seems to be more effective because students are involved in the process.
Students like to know that the things they learn have a purpose in life.
When students are able to make connections between content and real life situation, the learning is meaningful. Powerful learning experiences are essential in order to help students develop a desire for knowledge. It is a challenge maintaining a balance between focusing on content and process during classroom activities. However, I feel the benefits will outweigh the challenge because a quality education includes both content knowledge and process skills such as critical thinking. Above all, children should be given the opportunity to develop a love of learning that will continue throughout a lifetime.