Learner-Centered Learning

Learner-Centered Learning

Identify differences between Teacher-Centered & Learner-Centered Instruction

TEL203 - ASU

Christina Musselman

Let's Review the Differences between...

• Learner-Centered

• Instructor-Centered

Teacher-Centered Vs. Learner-Centered

• What is ONE area that surprises you?

• What is ONE area that you feel is the most important?

Poll

A quiet classroom where the teacher instructs and the students listen.

• Teacher-Centered

• Learner-Centered

Poll

The focus in on the student and the instructor. The instructor models and the students interact with both the instructor and peers.

• Teacher-Centered

• Learner-Centered

Multiple Choice

What will you find in a learner-centered classroom?

• Instructor monitors and corrects every student

• Students work alone

• Students work in pairs, groups, or alone depending on activity.

• Instructor answers students' questions.

Multiple Choice

What will you find in a learner-centered classroom?

• Instructor chooses all topics.

• Students choose some topics.

• Classroom is often chaotic, busy and noisy.

• Instructor evaluates student learning.

Open Ended

During a formal evaluation, what might you do in the classroom to show off your content knowledge while also focusing on the learner?