The three learner-centered approaches that i will use to improve the learning of my students are: Cooperative Learning Learning Centers Problem-Based Learning & Inquiry Learning

Cooperative Learning It involves small groups of students working together to solve a problem or to complete a task. All students in the group must actively participate. The success of the group depends on the input of each student. This method promotes active participation, students' ability to work together, and improvement of social skills.

Objectives I usually lecture the topic of transistors to my students. The students will use the computers in the classroom to research the theory and applications of transistors. They will be given criteria for the research and have 3 classes to complete the task. They will share their findings among the other in a group. If there are missing information during the group discussion than i will give them feedback at the end of the class.

Outcomes and Evaluation This learning method promotes independent study, information sharing, and to improve their social skills. The students must complete the task to the satisfaction of the instructor or to the specified criteria. The students will be graded based on their participation in the group, information sharing, and be ready to answer questions from the instructor.

Learning Centers It involves students work independently or in small groups to complete a task or group discussion. Instructor can present questions/problems/worksheets/web-search where students perform hands-on learning or research a topic on the internet.

Objectives For the topic of motor controls in my program, i will wire multiple motor control circuits with inserted faults for the students to troubleshoot. students can troubleshoot the circuit independently or in a pair. Students will be given a criteria for troubleshooting, find and document the faults, complete the task in 2 classes. Students will share their findings with me when they complete the task.

Outcomes and Evaluation This learning method promotes students to work independently or in groups to complete hands- on learning. Students must be able to find all inserted faults in the circuit. Methods of troubleshooting must be documented and explain in details. Students will be graded based on their troubleshooting skills and their documentation. Students must be ready to answer questions from the instructor.

Problem-Based Learning & Inquiry Learning The instructor gives the students a problem where inquiry must be utilized to solve the problem. There are four common steps in this method: 1) students receive the problem. 2) students gather data or information. 3) students organize data and attempt an. explanation to the problem. 4) students analyze the strategies they used to. solve the problem.

Objectives For the section of electronic mathematics review in my program, i will hand out a math review package for the students to review and complete. Students can use the internet to search for equations/steps in solving a problem/steps in using a scientific calculator to solve a problem. Students will have 5 classes to complete the package. Individual work is encouraged but students can also help the other if required.

Outcomes and Evalua tion This learning method promotes problem-based learning where inquiry must be utilized to solve technical mathematical problems. In the past, i used to mark the packages upon completion from the students, it was too much work. From now on, each student will take turn to demonstrate the steps of solving a question from the package. Students will be graded based on their participation in group discussion, steps in solving a question, and the ability to demonstrate the procedure of solving a technical problem question.