Ice-breaker If you were fruit or vegetables, what would you like to be? Why?

By the end of this work shop you will be able to: 1- define what is student-centerd approach . 2- Learn the difference between teacher-centerd vs. student centerd class. 3-know the key principles underlying learner-centered teaching. 4-identify the implementation of student centered class.

What is meant by Student -centered learning ?? Task (1) What is meant by Student -centered learning ??

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STUDENT-CENTERED TEACHING AND LEARNING Definition STUDENT-CENTERED TEACHING AND LEARNING

What is Student-centered teaching ? Student-centered teaching methods shift the focus of activity from the teacher to the learners. These methods include active learning, in which students solve problems, answer questions, formulate questions of their own, discuss, explain, debate, or brainstorm during class; cooperative learning, in which students work in teams on problems and projects under conditions that assure both positive interdependence and individual accountability;

Why??? 1- Because it’s a part of active learning strategies. 2- It provides the pupils with opportunity to practice skills. 3- It promotes the critical thinking and problem solving skills. 4- It helps pupils to work co-operatively in small groups.

Six questions every teacher asks him/ herself when thinking about student-centered class ?? 6

Why would you adopt a student-centered learning approach in my class? 1 Student-centered Approaches to Learning are Enjoyable student-centered learning approaches lead to improvements in student performance

2 Can I cover the content in my syllabus using student-centered learning approaches? Answers to whether teachers can cover the same or more content with student-centered learning approaches as can be covered with traditional lecture-based approaches depend on individual teachers. Although some teachers indicate that they cover as much or most content with student-centered learning approaches0

3 Can I use student-centered learning approaches when teaching large classes? There are many strategies for using informal (students working in small groups for short periods of time) in large classes. Strategies include: think-pair-share), (peer instruction), (Quick-thinks) and minute papers). Implementation of these strategies requires more advanced preparation, but can move students toward accepting more of the responsibility for their learning and lead to the development of greater capabilities for lifelong learning.

Can I move from teacher-centered to student-centered in stages? How ?? 4 Can I move from teacher-centered to student-centered in stages? How ?? Using student-centered learning approaches to teaching never means that teachers do not lecture. First, slow, thoughtful, reflective transitions to student-centered learning approaches are likely to lead to the most sustainable changes in teaching. Faculty members might begin with informal cooperative learning approaches: (think-pair-share), (Quick-thinks)), and (minute papers).

How do I respond to student resistance when I start using student-centered learning approaches? 5 Since you will be asking learners in your class to behave differently, you should expect some resistance, since all humans tend to resist requests for changes. So anticipate some resistance and be prepared to address the resistance constructively. Explain to students why you have chosen to adopt these approaches and how you think it will benefit them. It may be helpful to indicate that you will be providing opportunities for their input and will respond to their ideas.

when I start using student-centered learning approaches? How do I respond to students who really like being entrusted with their own learning when I start using student-centered learning approaches? 6 The need for learning how to learn is becoming more widely recognized from many different directions. It may be helpful to provide resources to these students that affirm and reinforce their inclination to initially accept responsibility for their own learning.

Task (2 ) What is the difference between Teacher-centered class and student- centered class ?

Teacher-centered class vs. student- centered http://youtu.be/_44V_YFYhuQ Teacher-centered class vs. student- centered

What are the Key principles underlying learner-centered teaching?? Task ( 3) What are the Key principles underlying learner-centered teaching??

unique perceptions, thoughts and feelings. Learners discover and construct the meaning from information and experience based on their unique perceptions, thoughts and feelings. More information does not necessarily mean more learning. Learners seek to create meaningful uses of knowledge regardless of the quantity of the information presented. Learners link new knowledge to existing information in ways that make sense to them. A learner’s ‘personality’ influences his/her learning. Learners want to learn but personal insecurities and fear of failure often get in the way of learning. Learners like challenges and are most creative when the learning is challenging.

What was the class before?? http://youtu.be/YY33daWjRIY What was the class before??

Examples of Active Learning Techniques Think Pair Share: students ponder the answer to a question and then share their thoughts with a neighbor. Role Playing: "each student takes the role of a person affected by an Earth science issue, such as a volcano or a polluted lake and studies the impacts of Earth science issues on human life and/or the effects of human activities on the world around us from the perspective of that person." Discovering Plate Boundaries (more info) : this is a group discussion method employing many aspects of cooperative learning. In the example cited here, students use the "Jigsaw" technique to learn more about plate tectonics. For a more general discussion of cooperative learning see the module on Cooperative Learning. Peer Review: students review and comment on materials written by their classmates. Discussion: promoting a successful discussion depends on correctly framing questions. Discover tips for framing discussion questions to promote higher order thinking. Role Playing: students look at the topic from the perspective of a character, who will affect and be affected by a chosen topic. Problem solving using real data: students use a variety of data to explore scientific questions. Just in Time Teaching: students read assigned material outside of class, respond to short questions online, then participate in collaborative exercises the following class period. Game Based Learning: uses competitive exercises, either pitting the students against each other or through computer simulations.

Task ( Think – pair – share ) pen house yellow door computer bed cake egg apple father hand teacher leg boy mouth car Circle the words begin with the letter ( C ) and write sentences using these words . 1-……………………………………………………… 2-……………………………………………………… 3-………………………………………………………

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“When learning is active, students do most of the work” Silberman Conclusion “When learning is active, students do most of the work” Silberman