Student-centered learning

Student-centered learning

1. Learner

   • Can I relate this to my background and experience?
     • Matches with my needs (learner)
       • Beliefs and values
         • Why does this matter to me? Does this align with my beliefs and values?
           • Motivation and engagement
             • Outcomes: Creating meaning, local impact or change
               • Forms leaders
   • Decision-making
     • Autonomy and self-regulation
       • Creativity
         • Engagement
       • Self-directed learning
       • Empowerment
     • Complex thinking
       • Active learning
         • Informal learning
       • Mediate cognitive demands
     • goal-setting
   • Time
     • Test hypotheses
       • Make mistakes

2. Planning authentic learning and activities

   • SCOLE (Student-Centered, Online Learning Environment)
     • Scaffolding
       • learning transfer
       • Metacognition
       • Trust-building
   • Multiple perspectives
     • ill-structured, wicked problems
       • Everyday contexts
     • Diverse outcomes
     • Collaboration
       • Community
         • Negotiated learning
   • Real-life problems with real-world relevance
     • Problem-solving
       • Interdisciplinary
   • Inquiry-based learning

3. Direct instruction

   • Semi-authentic
     • More structure
       • Guidance and support to save time and avoid misconcpetions
   • Limited specific resources