Cyril Khye M.

Villanueva
BSE-3

ANALYSIS

 SHARE YOUR RESPONSE:

 I think that Learner-Centered Principles focus on

I think that Learner-Centered Principles focus on psychological factors that are

primarily internal to and under contol of the learner rather than conditioned habits it
also to acknowledge external environment or contextual factors that interact with
these internal factors. It focus on applying the learning processes of the learners
from children to teachers to administrator to parents and to community members
that involves education. These principles emphasize the active and reflective nature
of learning and learners.

RESEARCH CONNECTION

Problem

What are the factors and structure of the three high schools that lead to high
achievement?

Research Methodology

The researcher conducted a multi case approach to the study. Teachers and
volunteer low achieving students will be targeted.The researcher believed that the
informal observations will allow the researcher to establish a more personal
relationship between the observer and the classroom teacher. Also, Student
interviews will focus on student attitude towards school. Students will be questioned
concerning their awareness of any learner-centered practices employed in the
school.
The researchers chose to use the nationally validated survey, "The Assessment
of Learner-Centered Practices" provided by Professor Barbara McCombs of Denver
University. The use of ALCP lead the researcher to believe that this study would be
greatly enhanced. In addition, the use of this survey will provide valuable insights
into the attitudes, programs and practices that lead to high achievement.

 
Findings
The researcher set his sights on the discovery of relationships between Learner-
Centered Practices and high student motivation and achievement.. The researcher
was led through a series of experiences that led him to understand that no one
single factor can be identified as the major contributor to student achievement or
motivation, but rather it was the combination of factors that led to such
achievement. Also found engagement of students in their educational process to be
an important factor in the overall success of the students and observed a wide range
of structural and operational practices in each school.

The researcher believed that the high achievement results of these schools
indicated that these practices were contributing factors towards success in these
target schools. Curricular materials allowed for the introduction of higher order
thinking skills and creative problem-solving activities.

Conclusions

The researcher reviewed the research concerning school reform, personalized

instruction, Learner-Centered Practices, student engagement, effective practices in
the teaching concepts and the impact of teachers and teaching styles on student
achievement. The researcher visited urban fringe three high schools, interviewed,
observed and surveyed teachers, administrators and low achieving students and
analyzed data from a variety of sources. Each school perceived themselves as
achieving their goals and moving positively towards the future.
The author recommends that further study be initiated into how schools are
meeting the challenges of achievement goals as set by the No Child Left Behind
legislation and provide the learner centered environment that will allow increasing
number of students the oppurtunity for academic success. The researcher
supporting the adoption of Learner Centered Principles as an approach to
maintaining and improving academic achievement.

Source

A Case Study of Three High Achieving Urban Fringe High Schools: Factors and
Structures That Lead To High Achievement by Terence M. Doran B.A. in
History, Rutgers University, 1968 M.A. in
History, Carnegie-Mellon University, 1976
M.L.S. in Library Science, University of Pittsburgh, 1986

How are the findings of the research useful to teacher?

The findings in this study are useful to teacher because it gives the review of
Learner-centered practices it appear to be a significant factor in the achievement of
students. As educators, we must seek methods and attitudes that reach every child
and unlock their personal potential and a relationship that must be understood and
pondered in order to improve student achievements. Also to broaden their
knowledge on how they can be flexible and considerate on teaching.
REFLECTION

 FROM THE MODULE LEARNER-CENTERED PSYCHOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES I

REALIZED THAT…….

From the module Learner-Centered Principles As a future educator I realized that

learning this principles may great help me in identifying my modality of teaching
soon. As what I’ve understand in the class, teachers must considered the ability or
capability, skills and knowledge of each student in coping up the lessons so we can
used different strategies to help or assist them in learning, performance goals and
apply their knowledge in any situations they encountered. Learning is very important
process that helps us to grow not only by physical improvements but also in
developing our mind’s understanding. Let them know that through learning can
bring their lives more successful and professional and make their dreams come true.