MODERN TEACHING METHODS IN LITHUANIA: STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING APPROACH

Abstract

Current educational systems demonstrate a growing tendency to shift away from traditional teaching methods which focus on teacher delivery and move toward educational methods that center on student engagement and require students to develop critical thinking skills while working together with others. Lithuania has implemented substantial educational reforms which aim to develop its educational system and bring it into compliance with European and global educational standards as a European Union member state. The research examines contemporary teaching practices in Lithuania through the lens of student-centered educational methods. The research study employs a qualitative secondary data analysis method to examine international reports and policy documents and academic literature which UNESCO and OECD and European Commission and World Bank produced. The results demonstrate that Lithuania successfully developed student-centered learning through curriculum changes and teacher training initiatives and digital technology implementation. The implementation problems which arise from different regional practices and the challenges teachers face when they need to apply new procedures present ongoing difficulties. The research demonstrates that Lithuania establishes a robust educational framework which other nations can study to gain insights into current teaching practice transformation.