BEd 4 Unit 5 Exploring Student-Centered Methods

When are student-centered methods most effective?

• When learners are actively engaged and have autonomy in their learning.

• When the focus is solely on standardized testing performance.

• When students have no choice in their learning activities.

• When learners are passively receiving information from the teacher.

What are the main categories of student-centered methods?

• Standardized testing

• Memorization techniques

• Collaborative learning, experiential learning, inquiry-based learning, differentiated instruction

• Lecture-based instruction

Describe the intention behind learner engaged methods.

• The intention behind learner engaged methods is to actively involve students in their learning process.

• To assess students without their involvement in the learning process.

• To minimize student participation in class activities.

• To focus solely on teacher-led instruction.

List three strategies used in learner engaged methods.

• Individual study sessions

• Lecture-based instruction

• Project-based learning, cooperative learning, inquiry-based learning

• Standardized testing

What is the purpose of the KWL strategy?

• To limit student participation in discussions.

• To create a standardized testing format.

• To assess student performance in exams.

• The purpose of the KWL strategy is to enhance student learning and engagement by organizing knowledge.

Explain the concept of cooperative learning.

• Cooperative learning is a method where students compete against each other to achieve the best grades.

• Cooperative learning involves teachers lecturing while students take notes individually.

• Cooperative learning is a strategy where students learn in isolation to develop independent skills.

• Cooperative learning is an instructional strategy where students work together in small groups to enhance their learning through collaboration and mutual support.

What is the Jigsaw strategy in cooperative learning?

• Students work individually on the same topic.

• The Jigsaw strategy in cooperative learning involves students teaching each other by learning different segments of a topic.

• The teacher provides all the information to the students.

• Students compete against each other to answer questions.

How does the Think Pair Share (TPS) strategy work?

• Think Pair Share (TPS) is a collaborative learning strategy that encourages individual thinking, paired discussion, and group sharing.

• Think Pair Share (TPS) is a strategy that focuses solely on written assignments.

• Think Pair Share (TPS) involves only group discussions without individual thinking.

• Think Pair Share (TPS) is a lecture-based teaching method.

What is the role of Learning Stations in student-centered approaches?

• Learning Stations support personalized, active, and collaborative learning in student-centered approaches.

• Learning Stations are used to limit student interaction and collaboration.

• Learning Stations focus on standardized testing preparation.

• Learning Stations are primarily for teacher-led instruction.

Describe the Direct Listening Thinking Activity (DLTA).

• DLTA focuses solely on reading comprehension skills.

• DLTA is a method for teaching grammar rules.

• The Direct Listening Thinking Activity (DLTA) is an instructional strategy that enhances listening and thinking skills through structured listening, reflection, and discussion.

• DLTA is a physical activity that promotes teamwork.