INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN SUPPORT OF STUDENT-

CENTERED LEARNING

LESSON 12

The idea of student-centered learning is not a recent idea. In fact, as early as the 20th century, educational educators such as John Dewey argued for a highly active and individualized pedagogical methods which place the student at the center of the teaching-learning process

In addition, suggestions shall be made on how a student-centered classroom (SCL)

can be supported by information (IT).

John Dewey•He is an educational

educator He argued for a highly

active and individualized pedagogical method which place the student at the center of the teaching- learning process.

THE TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM

It may be observed that classrooms are usually arranged with neat columns and rows of student chairs, while the teacher stands in front of the classroom or sits behind his desk.

However, after spending so many minutes in lesson presentation and class management,

students can get restless and fidgety.

The Traditional Classroom

Often enough, the teacher has to also manage misbehavior in class as students start to talk

among themselves or simply stare away in lack of attention.

To prevent this situation, teachers often make students take time to work individually on

worksheets can help the situation.

The Traditional Classroom

THE SCL

CLASSROOM

New School Classroom

Environment

Performing computer word processing for text or graph presentations

Preparing PowerPoint Presentation

Searching for information on the Internet

Brainstorming on the ideas, problems and

project plans

The teacher facilitating

instruction, also giving

individualized instruction to serve

individual needs.

Given this new trends in teaching-and-learning, it must be pointed out, however, the traditional classroom activities – especially in less developed countries-will continue to have a strong place in the classroom.

In spite of this setback experienced in some countries, the option has now been opened for

the modern teacher to shift gears to student centered learning.

PREPARED BY:

DE PAZ, CRISTYGULA, ANNIELYN

HILO, JESSA BSED 3.02