Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • Learner Centered Teaching Methods

    Uploaded by

    Daiana Stories
    31 views2 pages

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PDF or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Report this Document

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    31 views2 pages

    Learner Centered Teaching Methods

    Uploaded by

    Daiana Stories

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PDF or read online from Scribd
    Flag for inappropriate content
    of 2
    Shifting the Focus of Activity from Teacher to Learners In the traditional approach to college teaching, most class time is spent with the professor lecturing and the students watching and listening. The students work individually on assignments, and cooperation is discouraged. Learner centered teaching methods shift the focus of activity from the teacher to the leamers, ‘These methods include > Active learning, in which students solve problems, answer questions, formulate questions of their ‘own, discuss, explain, debate, or brainstorm during class > Cooperative leaming, in which students work in teams on problems and projects under conditions that assure both positive interdependence and individual accountability > Inductive teaching and learning, in which students are first presented with challenges. Inductive methods include inquiry-based learning, case-based instruction, problem-based learning, project-based learning, discovery leaming, and just-in-time teaching. Leamercentered methods have repeatedly been shown to be superior to the traditional teachercentered ‘approach to instruction, a conclusion that applies whether the assessed outcome is short-term mastery, long-term retention, or depth of understanding of course material, acquisition of critical thinking or creative problem-solving skills, formation of positive attitudes toward the subject being taught, or level of self confidence in knowledge and skils. Active learing rater to a broad range of teaching strategies which engage students as active participants in ther learning during class timo with thelr instructor. Typical, these strategies involve some amount of students working together during cass, but may aso involve individual work ‘andlor reflection. These teaching approaches range from short, simple actives lke journal wring, problem solving and paired discussions, to longer, involved activites or pedagogical framework ike case stules, role plays, and structured team-based leaming ‘There isa wel-establshed evidence base supporting the use of active learning, The berets fo using such actives are many, including improved

    You might also like