UNIT 4 – METHODS AND STRATEGIES

C. Methods and strategies

2. Learner-centered Instructional Strategies
(Lecture Notes)

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CHAILA JANE P. SABELLO
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MRS. ANNA MANELEINE B. CALUSCUSIN
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 UNIT 4 – METHODS AND STRATEGIES
C. Methods and strategies
2. Learner-centered Instructional Strategies

2. Learner-centered Instructional Strategies:

• Students succeed when what they’re learning matters to them. In student-
centered learning, students’ interest drives education.
• Student-centered learning gives students the opportunity to decide two
things: what material they learn and how they learn it. (This concept is
also sometimes referred to as personalized learning.)
• Support student development through the use of a variety of activities and
promote critical thinking by participating in activities at both individual and
group level.
• 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.

How can teachers facilitate student-centered learning? Here’s some of the

learner-centered instructional strategies

A. Cooperative learning
• learning involves small groups working together to accomplish a learning task
Benefits:
• Buildup of student self-confidence
 • Improvement in collaborative skills of students
• Improvement in student decision-making skills.

B. Presentations
• Presentations are learner-presented assignments. Students can do these in
groups or individually.
• Presentation skills help create innovative ideas when students come up with
creative and interesting slides to illustrate their talk.
• The use of presentation aids makes for a much more interesting talk, and the
creation of such aids can help develop students' confidence
Benefits:
• Ignites Creativity
• Boosts Confidence
• Improves Communication Skills

C. Panel/Expert
• Panels are a way to include many voices on a subject. Students can write and
ask questions in a Q & A session.
• A panel discussion in the classroom is a technique to teach students to work as
a group.
• It is also designed to improve skills of research, logical organization of ideas
as well as the ability to present these thoughts clearly and effectively.
• Panel discussion is a great way to engage students in meaningful classroom
discussions. A selected group of 4-6 students act as panelists and the
remaining students are the audience. Students conduct discussions around a
particular topic but from different perspectives.

D. KWL (or KWHLAQ)

• KNOW, WHAT, HOW, LEARN, ACTIONS , QUESTIONS
• KWL, an acronym for Know, Want-to-know, and Learned, is an effective way
to read with purpose. KWL is easy to apply and can lead to significant
improvement in your ability to learn efficiently and to retain what you have
learned.
1. Know - Give each student a KWL Chart or have them draw one on a piece of
paper. Initiate discussion with the students about what they already know about a
new topic of study. Have them write what they know in the K column.
2. Want to Know - Discuss with the students what they want to learn, or have
students talk in pairs. Then, ask students to write down the specific questions they
have about the topic in the W column.
3. Learned - At the end of the lesson, ask students if they found out the answer to
any of their questions in the W column. Share out any “a-ha’s” with the whole
group and have students record a summary of what they learned in the L column.
KWL charts are effective tools for engaging students in the learning process,
helping them recall knowledge, and tracking their learning progress. While they are
often used to help students improve their reading comprehension, KWL charts can
be applied to any topic or lesson.
Benefits:
• KWL charts are effective tools for engaging students in the learning process,
helping them recall knowledge, and tracking their learning progress. While
they are often used to help students improve their reading comprehension,
KWL charts can be applied to any topic or lesson

E. Brainstorming
• Brainstorming puts the thinker to work. Present a situation. Ask learners to
creatively think.
• Brainstorming encourages students to think creatively (out of the box),
encouraging all students to share their ideas, no matter how far “out there”
they may seem.
How to use brainstorming in the classroom?
1. Pick a question or problem to solve.
2. Pick a time and place
3. Encourage discussion and ideas.
4. Set a time limit.
5. Write all the ideas down and organize.
6. Get rid of bad ideas.
Benefits:
• Brainstorming allows students to think critically about ideas and solutions,
form connections, and share ideas with peers

F. Learner-Created Media
• Learner-created media is a process where students actively participate in
producing their own content using various media platforms.
• Present an issue and have the students create a public service video.
• Using media engages students, aids student retention of knowledge, motivates
interest in the subject matter, and illustrates the relevance of many concepts

G. Discussion
• Present an issue and have the students talk about it. If they need additional
info, have them go find it.
 • Using discussions as a primary teaching method allows you to stimulate
critical thinking.
• As you establish a rapport with your students, you can demonstrate that you
appreciate their contributions at the same time that you challenge them to
think more deeply and to articulate their ideas more clearly.

H. Small Group
What can a group of people accomplish? Draw out the best characteristics of the
group. Assign roles.
• Personalize Instruction: Small group instruction allows teachers to work more
closely with each student.
• This type of instruction provides the opportunity to evaluate students' learning
strengths, locate gaps in the development of their reading or math skills and
tailor lessons focused on specific learning objectives.

I. Case Study
• Case studies provide students with scenarios in which they can begin to think
about their understanding and solutions to problems found in real-world
situations.
• When carefully planned, case studies will challenge students' critical thinking
and problem-solving skills in a safe and open learning environment.
• A major advantage of teaching with case studies is that the students are
actively engaged in figuring out the principles by abstracting from the
examples.
• This develops their skills in: Problem solving. Analytical tools, quantitative
and/or qualitative, depending on the case.

J. Jigsaw
• Break students into groups, giving each member a different task. Bring the
group back together and share.
• The Jigsaw Classroom is a cooperative learning technique that reduces racial
conflict among school children, promotes better learning, improves student
motivation, and increases enjoyment of the learning experience.

Conclusion
In student-centered learning, students are given the opportunity to decide what
they learn and how they learn it. Learner-centered instructional strategies such
as cooperative learning, presentations, panel/expert discussions, KWL charts,
brainstorming, learner-created media, discussions, small group instruction,
case studies, and jigsaw technique can facilitate student-centered learning.
These strategies not only enhance academic achievement but also promote the
 development of important learning skills, such as critical thinking, problem-
solving, and the ability to work cooperatively with others. Teachers can
personalize instruction and evaluate students' learning strengths through small
group instruction. Jigsaw technique is a cooperative learning technique that
reduces racial conflict among students and promotes better learning, improves
student motivation, and increases enjoyment of the learning experience.

References
• Sudderth, A. (2023, July 18). What is student centered learning and why is it
important? XQ. https://xqsuperschool.org/teaching-learning/what-is-student-
centered-learning/
• Weimer, M., PhD. (2023). Long-Term benefits of Learner-Centered
instruction. Faculty Focus | Higher Ed Teaching & Learning.
https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-and-learning/long-term-
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• Lynch, M. (2018, September 2). 27 Learner-Centered Instructional Strategies -
The Edvocate. The Edvocate. https://www.theedadvocate.org/27-learner-
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