LEARNER CENTERED

'''Learner Centered Activity 1: Creating a Wiki'''

 

MarÍa A. Inga L.

 

Watch the Video presentation about learner centered instruction and answer the questions in the Wiki.

 

a)     What is learner centered instruction (LCI)?

Learner centered instruction considered as an approach focuses attention on both the learner and learning. Furthermore, it eliminates traditional education and it encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning, and helps them gain confidence in their ability to learn and use the languages. Likewise, the  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 main role of the teacher in LCI is to be a facilitator where the teacher constructs an atmosphere that fosters students learning. Teacher assumes active and collaborative learning by using a constructivist approach. He motivates students to accept responsibility for learning by drawing on students’ experiences. Furthermore, the teacher utilizes multiple teaching techniques appropriate for student learning goals; designing activities in which students interact with the material, the teacher and each other. So the teacher inspires and encourages student ownership of learning.

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

Learning is personalized

It happens when teachers knows students and they have a strong relationship with them and their see where they are in the development. Also, it has a variety of educational programs, learning experiences, instructional approaches, and different academic-support strategies that are intended to address the cultural background of individual students.

Learning is competency- based

It is about the information and skills students have mastered. 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

Here teachers do not have to make decisions about students. They play their direct role. So student-centered learning engages students in their own success, and incorporates their interests and skills into the learning process. Thus the students involves in the process to ensure that their impact is meaningful.