Learner-Centered Teaching Approach Quiz
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What is the main focus of learner-centered teaching?

  • The students' interests and learning experiences (correct)
  • The curriculum and content
  • The teacher's activities
  • Collaborative work among students
  • What is a key characteristic of learner-centered teaching?

  • Students engage in the challenging work of learning (correct)
  • The teacher works harder than the students
  • The teacher strictly follows the curriculum
  • Students passively receive information from the teacher
  • What does learner-centered teaching include?

  • Lecture-based instruction
  • Explicit instruction on learning skills (correct)
  • Rote memorization of facts
  • Teacher-led discussions
  • What is a key aspect of the learner-centered perspective?

    <p>Teachers should seek to understand how students learn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of learner-centered teaching?

    <p>Students make decisions about their learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does learner-centered teaching impact student learning?

    <p>It results in deeper, long-term learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is the primary goal of learner-centered teaching?

    <p>To give students control over the learning process and promote collaboration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between teacher-centered and learner-centered teaching philosophies mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Teacher-centered teaching views the teacher as the provider of information, while learner-centered teaching views the teacher as a facilitator of learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the Essentialist philosophy of education mentioned in the passage?

    <p>To teach the basic subjects or core curriculum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key assumption of the Perennialist philosophy of education mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Man's basic characteristic is his ability to reason, and only through reason can he understand existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key characteristic of the Progressivist philosophy of education mentioned in the passage?

    <p>Promoting collaborative learning among students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the passage, what is the key benefit of the shift from teacher-centered to learner-centered teaching?

    <p>It increases student engagement and responsibility for their own learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Learner-Centered Teaching

    • Challenges student assumptions about learning, encouraging them to take responsibility for their decisions on how they study, complete assignments, and revise their work.
    • Motivates students by giving them control over their learning processes.
    • Encourages collaboration and shared commitments to learning.

    Shift from Teacher-Centered to Learner-Centered Teaching

    • Facilitates the adaptation of new practices and increases student engagement and responsibility for their own learning.
    • Changes the teacher's role from a provider of information to a facilitator of learning.
    • Fosters independence and adapts to individual differences and learning styles.

    Philosophical Perspectives on Teaching

    Teacher-Centered Philosophies

    • Essentialism: focuses on imparting necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes to enable students to function in the modern world.
    • Perennialism: emphasizes the importance of reason and teaches timeless content and topics.

    Learner-Centered Philosophies

    • Progressivism: focuses on student learning, acknowledging student voice as central to the learning experience.

    Characteristics of Learner-Centered Teaching

    • Engages students in the learning process, making them active participants.
    • Includes explicit skill instruction, teaching students how to think, solve problems, and evaluate evidence.
    • Encourages students to reflect on their learning and how they learn.

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    Test your knowledge on the learner-centered teaching approach that prioritizes student learning, engagement, and collaboration. Explore how students take an active role in their learning process and make decisions about their education.

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