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1-minute essay. Describe in one paragraph the learner-centered approach to education.. Survey. Use response pads. Learning Outcomes for this Session. By the end of this session, participants will be able to Distinguish between course/teacher centered and learner-centered approaches to teachingUnd
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1. 8/25/2012 Instructor Orientation 1 Introduction to the Learner-Centered Approach to Education Beverly Roskos-Ewoldsen
2. 1-minute essay Describe in one paragraph the learner-centered approach to education.
3. Survey Use response pads
4. Learning Outcomes for this Session By the end of this session, participants will be able to
Distinguish between course/teacher centered and learner-centered approaches to teaching
Understand the role of assessment in the learner-centered approach
Recognize the importance of documentation in the learner-centered approach
5. What is a Learner-Centered College? Focuses on the processes by which a student gains knowledge and understanding.
Faculty seek to expand student understanding through an active learning partnership with the student.
Regular, timely, and thorough assessment of student learning is a key component.
6. Course (Teacher) Centered Approach Arts + Humanities + NS + Math + Social Sciences + History + Writing + Literature + Discipline courses = Quality Education
Course objectives
The whole is the sum of the parts
7. Learner-Centered Approach If a student has had a quality education, then he/she will be able to …
Learning outcomes
Course-specific information
Gathering and synthesizing information, using and developing critical thinking skills, and problem solving
8. Learner-Centered Approach Content + Thinking Skills = Quality Education + Life-long Learner
The whole is more than the sum of its parts
9. Pressures on Quality Education
10. Focus on the Learner
11. Setting up Student Expectations Identify learning outcomes for course
Measurable
Tied to specific assessments
Incorporate technology
Active involvement in learning experience
Set attendance policy
12. Quiz Use response pads
13. Assessment of Learning Outcomes Primary role of outcome assessment is to improve student learning
Emphasis is on facilitating understanding through dialog and frequent feedback.
Formally
Assignments, specific questions on tests
Informally
Surveys, in-class assessments not tied to grades
14. Interpreting Assessments During class – did students understand?
1-minute essays
Short quizzes
Short surveys
Address misunderstandings in class (formative assessments)
Not tied to grades
15. Interpreting Assessments At end of semester (summative)
Formal and informal outcome assessments
Use for improvement
Change explanation or examples
Change activity
Not necessarily tied to grades
16. Documenting the Process Thoughtful, intentional process
Transparency
Documentation Rubric
17. QEP Rubric
18. Ending Comment A major goal of the College is to fully incorporate this paradigm into the college’s academic culture by addressing it in our curriculum, our assessments of student learning, and in faculty evaluations.
19. 1-minute essay Describe in one paragraph the learner-centered approach to education.
20. Final Survey Use clickers