In today's classrooms, we are moving away from the "Traditional Approach" of teaching and learning to a more sophisticated level of instruction, "Web-based Approach". However it is interesting to note that it need not be a substitute set of pedagogy, but as a complement to the "traditional " approach.
Both these approach have similar or different features. Knowing it would help teachers decide on the best way to transmit knowledge in her class.

The similarities between the two approaches are both approaches can be used to transmit knowledge to pupils through a process of constructivism. A good teacher is able to allow pupil to construct knowledge. For instance, even in "traditional" approach, teachers' may use the concrete-pictorial-abstract approach that allows pupils to progressive construct knowledge. However, not allowing the children to explore and experience the manipulative is like forcing knowledge down the children's throat!

The two approaches could also build relationship between pupils and teachers if the bondings between them are good. Although traditional approaches are seen as mundane or routine, it need not be so if the students are led to discussion, after the product is completed.

Lastly, both approaches require a form of planning in order to carry out lessons effectively. The teacher is just like a manager in both situations, she has to plan, organise and implement lessons.

However, there are differences between the two approaches. It is a teacher-centred instruction for "traditional" approach while in a "web-based approach, is student-centred. This means that the role of the teacher differs between the two approaches. While the teacher is seen as a sole giver of knowledge in the "traditional" approach, she is getting her children to take charge of active learning and the construction of knowledge in the latter. This makes her a facilitator, coach and even a co-learner.

Also, the first approach is more product-oriented as compared to the second approach. In "Web-based" approach, the teacher has to ensure that she is fair in judging her pupils and so, a rubric can help her in marking both the process and the product of her children's work.
The third difference is that in the first approach, knowledge is presented in a linear, didactic manner while in the latter; the teacher paves the way for her children to be active learners.

Lastly, while the first approach focuses on one discipline, the second allow pupils to interweave subjects like Math and Science. At the same time, using "Web-based" approach allow pupils to "open up" to a wider audience. This includes, other pupils, parents and even to the world, unlike the "Traditional" approach that is isolating pupils only to the classroom.

In conclusion, I feel that "Teaching is an Art, not a Science" as there is no hard and fast rule to transmit knowledge to the children in the class. As a new generation teacher, I feel that my job has been enlarged and enriched. For example, for job enrichment, I am not just a giver but also a facilitator and mentor. Job Enrichment also comes into play as I examine my roles and the best way to get my pupils to attracted to learning and knowledge.