REFLECTION JOURNAL:

Learner-Centered Approach in teaching Solar Energy and the Atmosphere for Grade 7 Learners

In teaching Science, one must have patience to convey the lesson for the comprehension of the learners.
Particularly, learner-centered approach and positive discipline could be a great motivator for young dreamers.

My lesson began with prayer, greetings and attendance checking. I made sure to consider students with
visual impairment, audio difficulties and that need assistance to in front to address their needs as I go on with the
lesson. This initiative, I believe, encourages them to learn as they are given a privilege which others already have.

For the opening activity, I showed a picture of the Earth’s five layers of the atmosphere and guided them to
make an observation. Enough time was given and encouraged that all ideas are valid regarding their description of
the topic. After which, HOTS questions were asked. Everyone was free to answer and share their ideas and point of
view. In addition, open-ended questioning was utilized to further extract ideas regarding the lesson.

As leaners answered, I praised them for having the courage to share their thoughts. Right or wrong
answers, I validated them for expressing themselves and encourage to keep doing so as it will improve through
time.

For the lesson proper, I reminded them to pay attention and feel free to raise any question at any point in
time. This gives them autonomy for their learning process. In the group activity they were taught to help their
mates that didn’t quite get the topic. Peer mentoring works for some, especially those who can’t express themselves
with their teacher.

We wrapped up the lesson with an application, through which they could apply the topic with real-life
situations and the significance of the lesson topic as soon as they’ve gained knowledge about it. This is a vital
reinforcement to make sure there is comprehension and analysis.

Positive discipline allows students to learn and adapt their behaviors to meet expectations in the classroom,
while simultaneously teaching them how to make better choices in adulthood. The choices include taking time to
reflect deeply about self and life, to be grounded in an issue.

Learner-centered teaching encourages students to reflect on what they are learning and how they are
learning it. It is teaching that encourages collaboration, acknowledging the classroom as a community where
everyone shares the learning agenda.

Science Teacher