Learner Centered

Done by: Ana Pintado

a)    What is learner centered instruction (LCI)?

It is an approach to teaching that focuses on both the learner and learning, students are actively involved. Major features of LCI includes personalized learning, social and emotional support, self-regulation, authentic tasks, and collaboration.

b)   What is the main role of the teacher in LCI?

The teacher is the guide that creates an environment that fosters students learning. Teacher assumes active and collaborative learning by using the constructivism approach. He motivates students to accept responsibility for learning by drawing on students' experiences in the outside world to introduce lessons and clarify concepts. In LCI teacher accommodates different learning styles, utilizes multiple teaching techniques appropriate for students learning goals.

c)   Explain the 4 key principles of student centered learning.

Learning is personalized

It refers to a variety of educational programs, learning experiences, instructional approaches, and different academic-support strategies that are intended to address the distinct learning needs, interests, aspirations, or cultural background of individual students.

Learning is competency- based

Students learn at their own pace and are responsible of their own learning   It also enables teachers to respond to individual needs, interests, and challenges. Students show their progress demonstrating their competences, and skills by building upon and challenging prior learning.

Learning happens anytime, anywhere

Students make important discoveries about themselves and the world around them learning beyond a traditional way. Learning is not restricted to the classroom or school walls; it takes places beyond the traditional school day, and even the school year.

Students take ownership

Student-centered learning engages students in their own success, and incorporates their interests and skills into the learning process. Students are active participants, learn at their own pace, use their own strategies, and support each other’s progress.

 

All principles must be work together.