The Learner-Centered College Initiative LCI

1. The Learner-Centered College Initiative (LCI) Beverly Roskos (ROSS-kuss) 8/17/2010 1 FTTI/PTTI Orientation

2. 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 Describe a variety of assessments that could be used in the learner-centered approach Create a matrix of learning outcomes and assessments 8/17/2010 2 FTTI/PTTI Orientation

3. The Learning-Centered Approach 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. 8/17/2010 3 FTTI/PTTI Orientation

4. 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 8/17/2010 4 FTTI/PTTI Orientation

5. Learning-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 8/17/2010 5 FTTI/PTTI Orientation

6. Learning-Centered Approach Content + Thinking Skills = Quality Education + Life-long Learning The whole is more than the sum of its parts 8/17/2010 6 FTTI/PTTI Orientation

7. Pressures on Quality Education