Shift from teachercentered to student-centered teaching from "summary" of Hacking Education by Mark Barnes,Jennifer Gonzalez
The days of the teacher standing at the front of the classroom, dispensing knowledge to a passive audience of students, are long gone. We are in the midst of a revolution in education, one that demands a shift from a teacher-centered to a student-centered approach. This shift is not just a passing trend or educational buzzword; it is a fundamental change in the way we think about teaching and learning. In a student-centered classroom, the focus is on the needs and interests of the students, rather than the agenda of the teacher. Students are actively engaged in their own learning, taking ownership of their education and becoming partners in the learning process. This means moving away from the traditional model of education, where the teacher is the sole authority figure and students are expected to passively absorb information. Instead, teachers in student-centered classrooms act as facilitators, guiding students as they explore new ideas, ask ...
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