Teaching and Learning Approach According to Tri-Sikkha based on Moderate Postmodern Philosophy Paradigm

Abstract

Teaching and learning approach according to the modern philosophy believes and accepts scientific thinking methods that can be proved by scientific process. However, the modern philosophy has some defects about teaching and learning approach that has been so strict in particular patterns, aimed at learners’ achievements by focusing on studying and competition until they have no happiness in learning. However, teaching and learning approach according to Tri-Sikkha based has the different learning development process as it aims to raise happiness in learners, and be wise to the world’s fate. The Moderate Postmodern Philosophy aims to improve the quality of life, and to be happy subject to actual circumstances. Is the teaching and learning approach according to the moderate postmodern philosophy consistent with teaching and learning approach according to Tri-Sikkha? This study is the philosophical research aiming to interpret the teaching and learning approach according to Tri-Sikkha in the moderate postmodern philosophy paradigm. The research study was conducted subject to the philosophical methodology by analysis, appreciation, and application to obtain knowledge close to facts as much as possible. Data and documents were interpreted to find out the best solution from the compromise of all parties as much as possible, and with better reasons than all parties as much as possible. The research contents were presented by analysis, appreciation, and application. The result indicated that the teaching and learning approach according to Tri-Sikkha in the moderate postmodern philosophy paradigm was consistent because the moderate postmodern philosophy is the flexible teaching and learning approach that does not focus on the learning contents, but skills in knowledge acquisition, chance in creating new knowledge, adaptation, collaboration, and seeking for working methods to attain the established goals. This result was consistent with the concept of active leaning based on Tri- Sikkha could be applied to the learner-focused teaching and learning approach according to Tri-Sikkha consistently and on balance.