Principles, benefits, challenges of student centred learning

Principles, Benefits, Challenges of Student-

centred LearningBayo Aborisade (PhD)

FUTA

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How do we Learn

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How do We Learn?• by association: building ideas or skills step-by-step

– e.g. mnemonics, training drills, imitation, instruction– associative learning leads to accurate reproduction or recall

• by constructing ideas and skills through active discovery– e.g. exploration, experimentation, guided discovery, problem-solving,

reflection– constructive learning leads to integrated skills and deep understanding

• by constructing ideas and skills through dialogue– e.g. discussion, debate, collaboration, shared knowledge-building– social constructive learning also leads to integrated skills and deep

understanding• by participating in communities of practice

– e.g. apprenticeship, work-based learning, legitimate peripheral participation

– situated practice leads to the development of habits, values and identities

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Learning Styles

Active learning Modes

• Doing

• Doing & Speaking

• Speaking

Passive Learning Modes

• Listening & Seeing

• Listening

• Reading

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Student-centred Learning

… is an instructional approach in which students influence the content, activities, materials, and pace of learning. This learning model places the student (learner) in the center of the learning process. The instructor provides students with opportunities to learn independently and from one another and coaches them in the skills they need to do so effectively

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Principles• Challenge• Engagement• Personalization• Control• Collaboration• Relevance2013-09-13

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C21st Learning

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