However, the 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. It is cooperative learning, in which students work in
teams on problems and projects under conditions that assure both positive
interdependence and individual accountability; an inductive teaching and
learning, in which students are first presented with challenges (questions or
problems) and learn the course material in the context of addressing the
challenges. Inductive methods include inquiry-based learning, case-based
instruction, problem-based learning, project-based learning, discovery
learning, and just-in-time teaching.
Student-centered
methods have repeatedly been proved to be superior to the traditional
teacher-centered approach to instruction, a conclusion that applies whether the
assessed outcome is short-term mastery, long-term retention, or depth of
understanding of course material, acquisition of critical thinking or creative
problem-solving skills, formation of positive attitudes toward the subject
being taught, or level of confidence in knowledge or skills.
For such a
purpose, a British Council CELTA trained scholar works full time monitoring and
facilitating the change.
EXTRA & CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
