student-centered learning
nounUK /ˈstjuː.dənt ˌsen.təd ˈlɜː.nɪŋ/
US /ˈstuː.dənt ˌsen.tɚd ˈlɝː.nɪŋ/
A way of learning where students help choose what and how they learn.
In student-centered learning, the teacher lets the kids pick their own project topics.
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2. A teaching method where the teacher guides instead of lecturing all the time.
With student-centered learning, the teacher walks around and helps groups instead of talking at the front.
3. A classroom setup where students take charge of their own progress.
Student-centered learning means kids track their own goals and check their work.
4. An approach that puts students' needs and interests first when planning lessons.
The school switched to student-centered learning so lessons match what kids care about.