There is growing evidence that courses with learner-centered approaches—those approaches that use

active learning strategies to engage students directly in learning processes—enhance academic

achievement and promote the development of important learning skills, such as critical thinking,
problem solving, and the ability to cooperatively work with others. Learner-centered education
empowers the students to take ownership of what they learn by focusing on how the new knowledge
solves a problem or adds value. Instead of simply pouring information over the child’s mind, the
facilitator presents the student with an issue and guides the class as they build a solution. Students
“discover” the new information and come up with solutions instead of passively waiting for the teacher’s
answers. Current work environments require collaborators willing to innovate and tackle roadblocks.
Thus, developing the skills of exploring problems and making decisions to solve them is extremely
valuable for quick-paced companies where solutions are needed as soon as possible.