the three learner-centered approaches that i will use to improve the learning of my students are:...
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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 Evaluation
• 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.
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