Teaching A Student Centered Environment

It also requires the student to understand approaches to problem solutions utilized by other students and being able to provide peer feedback. Students should be introduced to the use of mathematics to: organize data, solve problems applicable to their life, and understand the world around them. This approach makes the subject both interesting and enjoyable. The use of these strategies is addressed in the next standard “#4 Model with mathematics” (Academics), which helps the student to make connections, surpass procedural knowledge and gain a conceptual understanding of a

There are three main focuses to engage children in discussion small group, large group, and pairing. Mr. Reinhart wants the student to be responsible for their own understanding of math, as well as why the math is important to the student. Allowing students to process what they are learning is the most important part of understanding. “Increasing wait time to five seconds or longer can result in more and better response” (Reinhart, 2000). Another important concept that Mr. Reinhart mentioned in the article is “Be nonjudgmental about a response or comment” (Reinhart, 2000). Encouragement is the key in making students feel successful and allowing students to listen to their peers and respect differences in learning

I thought your article was interesting. I agree creating a positive learning environment is beneficial for all students. I think if teachers do not create a positive learning environment then students’ are not learning at their best ability. I think building a strong relationship with students along with a creating a positive environment can help students succeed.

The primary goal of the lesson sequence was to actively engage students through fostering problem solving skills and develop conceptual understanding about mathematics. Consequently a range of authentic learning experiences that aimed to actively engage learners through the use of real life contexts, concrete materials and peer collaboration was incorporated in the lessons. The purpose of designing authentic learning experiences was to enthral students in true mathematical problem solving. Fisher, (2005) supports this theory by stating ‘The true use of maths is seen in its application to real-life problems. The activities throughout the lesson plan were intended to support students in actively constructing knowledge by completely immersing students in relevant and authentic learning experiences to become an expert on the content.

The Classroom Management Plan artifact includes two FEAPs competencies, which are Competency 2 addresses the Learning Environment as follows: Knowledge of appropriate student-centered learning environments and Competency 1 addresses Instructional Design and Planning as follows: Knowledge of instructional design and planning. During the process of learning and completing the classroom management plan artifact, I recognized it is imperative to create a student centered appropriate learning environments that will maximize the potential for students’ academic success and behavior self-management. I am aware of the importance of managing the classroom appropriately, such as, the importance of organization and space, using effective techniques for

The second observation experience at High Point Elementary was similar to my first in the sense that it was very informative and rewarding. Ms. Fish’s class was observed to be student-centered with some structure and guidance resembling a teacher-centered environment. The class was student-centered most the time because it was essential for student learning at the first-grade level. The first graders I have observed are in the environment being student-centered because it is focused more on them rather than the teacher, which aided their learning due to their short attention spans.

The lack of student centered learning is an issue because of the fact that it is not widely known. Student centered learning is a teaching approach that incorporates participating in self-paced learning programs and/or group scenarios, substituting lectures with active learning, leading up to holding the student responsible for his or her own improvements in education. The focus on this kind of learning could greatly improve our education system in America because it makes the students responsible for their success. The teaching of that type of responsibility will make for a more reliable and advanced generation.

be allowed to select at which table they would like to sit, so they may sit with more than one of their peers of choice, instead of only being able to barely detect them in their peripheral vision! That is, unless, said teacher has or would like to place a specific restriction against the gathering of two or more students due to said students’ behavior when together.

I strive for my classroom to be a place where children feel comfortable. In the classroom children should feel comfortable enough to express what is on their mind and how they are feeling when discussing different topics. I want to create a space where every idea is valued. I will do this by doing

In order to create a positive classroom culture, teacher need to promote positive relationships between students and with students by taking an interest and have respect for each other. It is extremely important for teacher to get to know the students, their families, and their culture. When a student knows their teacher cares about them, then a relationship of trust will exist between a student and teacher. According to Sayeski and Brown (2011), “teachers who had positive relationships with their student had 31 % fewer discipline problems and rule violations over the course of the year than teachers who did not” (p. 12). In order to know more about them, I will send home a poster board where the students can fill it with any information they would like me and their classmates to know. This constructivist approach gives them the opportunity to be creative and choose what they want to share. The essentialist approach of sending home a questionnaire for the family to fill out will help collect information important to understanding the student. This is the only category where I consider myself an essentialist and constructivist due to how information will be gathered about my students, but this will allow me to build the framework for a positive learning environment for everyone. Having students create a poster will allow their peers to get to know them as an individual. Another way to create a positive environment is having students work together to keep

Successful college experiences revolve around three major areas: the transition, being successful in classes/schoolwork, and involvement. These three areas have been determined from my work in the Housing and Residential Programs Department for the past three years, as this is my first lass focusing on student development theories. The three areas are must all be present in some way, shape, or form in order for success. The first step is the transition from high school to college. This is inclusive of moving away from home, and entering into an entirely different miniature society. Incoming students need to learn to adapt to their new surroundings, develop relationships, and a find their support system. Adaptation is important, for many

The biggest difference between student-centered education and traditional education is that with student-centered education a variety of teaching methods are used (Blumberg, 2008). People all learn in different ways and at different levels and using just one standard teaching method does not always work for everyone. Learner-centered education is beneficial to both the teacher and the student in that it provides the perfect environment for hands on learning. It allows for the instructor to tie the material to real work examples and situations while allowing the learner to relate the learning to their own experiences.

The overall functioning of a classroom is impacted by trust, safety, and consistency. When a student does not feel safe he or she will reflect this through his or her behavior. Trust is important for students to take risks and allow learning to occur in the classroom. Trust, safety, and consistency are beneficial in the learning environment. A classroom where students feel safe, realize the teacher is consistent, and trust is developed, will allow students to grow and change socially, emotionally, and academically. This will offer a positive learning environment.

The first approach of student-centered learning that will be discussed is a teaching method called the Learning Cycle. A study was done with fifth grade students learning about sound. There were some students who were taught using the Learning Cycle, and some students were taught using the textbook approach. To see which method produced a greater understanding of sound the students were randomly selected, and an interview method was used in both groups to see what the students previously knew about sound. Then, in the instruction part of the procedure an instructor was used in both methods. In the Learning Cycle approach there were three phases: "exploration, concept introduction and concept application". During these three phases the students worked together in-groups while discussing their ideas and using manipulatives to act out the concepts. Also, the teacher would act as a facilitator, while the students discussed their ideas, and created more ideas and situations to figure out. During the lessons, the students were in active control and they could lead the lesson with their ideas and conclusions. The students were very excited to work together and the groups encouraged some of the students to share their ideas more willingly (Barman, & Barman 1996). Dinan

“A learning environment is all of the physical surroundings, psychological or emotional conditions, and social or cultural influences affecting the growth and development of an adult engaged in an educational enterprise” (Hiemstra,1991, p. 8). The purpose of this analysis paper is to explore the potential impact of a classroom learning environment and faculty-teaching approaches on the student learning in higher education institution and answer the following question: Is it the learning environment that dictates student learning or is it the faculty-teaching approaches that dictate student learning? In response to this inquiry, the relationship between teaching and learning environment is investigated with respect to adult learning, constructivism, connectivism, and activity theories.