Name: Noime Q.

Burtanog BEED 3
Teacher: Sir Elven Bugwak EDUC 126

1. Function of Learning Content

The learning content is the resources that is used in teaching and learning to achieve
desired learning objectives. There are a lot of functions of learning and one of it's function is
to engage student input, invite students to identify material that they are most excited about.
Also, to make the connection clear, connect material and skills learned to application and
ways of utilization either to the students’ program of study, or some other higher goal.
Another is to have more in-class problem-solving sessions to use the content from the
homework and readings actively. And also, to assist in high-quality instruction. The content a
student is given is the vessel to their comprehension and mastering of a skill. It’s also the way
educators communicate with students. In short, students need content to learn and educators
rely on it to teach.
2. The Role of Instructor in Learner-Centered Teaching
We all know that a learner centered class is a type of classroom that views learners as
active agents. They bring their own knowledge, past experiences, education, and ideas and
this impacts how they take on board new information and learn. And instructor plays a vital
role inside that classroom, they are the facilitator, encourager or the who motivate learners.
The instructor creates an environment where learners feel comfortable asking questions and
sharing their ideas. The instructor also provides feedback to the learners on their academic
performance and encourages them to continue learning. Also, It is a teacher’s job to provide
the student with certain material and things to create a stimulation for the student. A teacher’s
role would be to supervise the students, see what they need, guide them if they ask for help,
provide any necessary material, be there so students know they can rely and trust you,
interfere only when required. We should let the students be free and independent so it will
create a sense of independency and autonomy. This will also help students to gain self
confidence and they’ll be able to trust their actions more and more. The classroom is student
centered, therefore the teacher should not come up with her or his own ideas, but let the
students decide the main idea and provide them with suggestions if they need a sense of
direction, so they can incorporate it according to their thought process.
3. Who is responsible for learning?
For me, everyone in the society contributes to each and everyone's learning. The students
are responsible for their own learning. Parents are responsible for their children's learning.
But ultimately, all learning begins with the teacher. It's really the teacher, who is responsible
for the learning, because teachers are specialists in education, in the subjects that they teach,
in their teaching contexts, and in their students, and can use their expertise and experience as
well as evidence to make informed decisions about their teaching practice. Teachers are
believed not only do they guide students in academics or extracurricular activities, but
teachers are also responsible for shaping a child’s future, making him/her a better human
being. A teacher imparts knowledge, good values, tradition, modern-day challenges and ways
to resolve them within students. A good teacher is an asset to the students. Also, they give
children purpose, set them up for success as citizens of our world, and inspire in them a drive
to do well and succeed in life. The children of today are the leaders of tomorrow, and
teachers are that critical point that makes a child ready for their future.
4. The purpose and processes of Assessment
Assessment is a constant cycle of improvement. Data gathering is ongoing. The goal of
assessment, whether for an academic department or a program, is to provide: a clear
conceptualization of intended student learning outcomes, a description of how these
outcomes are assessed and measured, a description of the results obtained from these
measures, and a description of how these results validate current practices or point to
changes needed to improve student learning. In assessment there are some processes needs to
be follow of course, and one of those are clearly define and identify the learning outcomes,
each program should formulate between 3 and 5 learning outcomes that describe what
students should be able to do, so it means the students abilities, to know so its about students
knowledge, and appreciate its is a students values and attitudes. And another process is to
select appropriate assessment measures and assess the learning outcomes, multiple ways of
assessing the learning outcomes are usually selected and used. And another is analyze the
results of the outcomes assessed, of course its really necessary to analyze the results. And
another process is adjust or improve programs following the results of the learning outcomes
assessed, because as far as I know if the results, do not result in changes or enhancements to
programs, the assessment process has failed. To get their feedback on how to enhance
programs based on the assessment results, professors in the department should be broadly
informed about the results of the assessments. Changes may occasionally be minimal and
simple to implement. In other cases, significant adjustments will be required and advised, and
their complete implementation could take several years.
5. The balance of power
As I research this one it says that, the balance of power is considered one of the core
principles of international relations. Although the theory doesn’t have one, exact meaning1, it
is best understood as referring to a state of international order where power is balanced in
such a way that nations avoid aggression out of fear of forceful retaliation. So, as I read this
definition its somehow doesn't have a connection to teaching. However I do a research again
and the balance of power in teaching is it emphasizes that the control in the learning process
and the authority of teachers decrease the motivation of the students. Balance of power is also
as important as learning responsibility in education. According to the learner centered
education achieving a balance means that there is a power sharing between the teacher and
the student. The authority is not in the hands of the teacher as in the traditional education, but
it is shared with the student. This sharing is achieved via the responsibilities given to the
students. As a matter of fact, the student is both responsible for his/her learning and share the
power in the classroom by taking some responsibility.
6. Philosophies in Education (Identify which is Student Centered and Learner centered)
Idealism- Teacher Centered
Realism- Teacher Centered
Existentialism- Student Centered
Progressivism- Student Centered
Constructivism- Student Centered
Essentialism- Teacher Centered
Pragmatism – Student Centered
Perenniliasm- Teacher Centered
Social Reconstructionism- Student Centered
Behaviorism- Teacher Centered