I learnt there are 4 learning environments perspectives
There are four learning environments namely :
learner centred, Knowledge centred, Assessement Centred and Community centred.
1 & 2) Learner Centered vs Knowledge centered
We are heading more towards learner centered with TLLM and other initiatives. As knowledge giver we teachers cant stray away to far from knowledge centered learning environments. But our role now is more of a facilitator of knowledge rather than spoon feeding the students. This i feel do help students to think more of their learning and take ownership of their own learning. Teachers then would rethink of our role as educators and rethink they way we teach.
3) Assessment Centred
Here i am guilty of preparing students for their exams. Teaching graduating students taking their O and N levels i amn more oriented to prepare them for their national exams. Often than not I prepare questions that make that are similar to the national exams. With pressure to produce results not only from parents but also from school, Changing assessment to other forms would not prepare the students well for exams. But i feel other assesments like projects, feedbacks is a good.
4) Community Centred
This is something new term for me.It talks about other environment like television outings that affect the student learning.
1) Learner Centred - an environment that the learner take upon themselves their learning with a facilitator
2) Knowledge Centred - an environment
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
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