Teacher and Teaching: Understanding the Difference Through Learnography

Research Introduction In conventional education, the roles of teacher and teaching are often misunderstood as one and the same. Many educators spend their entire careers identifying with the act of teaching, unaware of the fundamental difference between their personal role and the instructional method they employ. This article explores that distinction, emphasizing that while teachers are vital human resources in learning environments, the traditional practice of teaching often limits student engagement and real understanding. This approach is based on passive instruction and lecture-based delivery. The concept of learnography is introduced as an alternative, advocating for brain-based, motor-driven and student-centered learning. Learnography is not a criticism of teachers, but this is a critique of outdated teaching models. It repositions teachers as the facilitators of active knowledge transfer, allowing students to build brainpage and take the ownership of their learning process. Th...