Prepared by : ELT Supervisor : Fatima Amin

1. State of Kuwait Ministry of Education ELT General Supervision February 2017-2018 An invitation to begin The journey of Student - Centered Learning. Day 4 : Learning Environment. Prepared by : ELT Supervisor : Fatima Amin

2. Learner-Centered Teaching Environment

3. Motivational video

4. Expected outcomes At the end of this training sessions participants should be able to : • Identify the meaning of SCL environment . • Focus on the areas of SCL environment • Create a modern SCLenvironment • Recognize features and characteristics of the SCLclassroom. • Foster learner centeredness by incorporating technology

5. " I never teach my pupils; I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn." - Albert Einstein

6. Environment? WhatisaStudentCenteredLearning

7. Learner- Centered Environment KeyConcept: Theinstructorcreates authenticexperiences thatmotivatelearnersto constructtheirown meaningandaccept responsibilityforlearning.

8. FocusAreasforLearner-CenteredEnvironments

9. ShiftstoLearner-Centered

10. Teacher-CenteredEnvironments Whatthe PHYSICAL SPACElooks like Whatthe STUDENT isdoing Whatthe TEACHER Isdoing

11. Learner-CenteredEnvironments Whatthe PHYSICAL SPACElooks like Whatthe STUDENT isdoing Whatthe TEACHER Isdoing

12. TeacherPractice r Referstothedecisionsmadeandactionstakenbyteachersthataredriven bytheneedsofstudents. Thisincludes: •Planning Preparationand Planning Classroom Environment •ClassroomEnvironment •Instruction Danielson Framework Professionalism Instruction

13. Space PhysicalSpace Increatingaclassroomenvironment,teachersmakespecificchoicesaboutthe organizationofphysicalspace. Thisincludes: •Furniture •PhysicalResourcesandVisuals •RoomOrientation Preparationand Planning Danielson Framework Classroom Environment Instruction Professionalism

14. StudentPractice Student Inalearningenvironment,studentsare: •Acquiring •Developing •Using Learningand Innovation Skills Media, Informationand Technology Skills P21.org •Producing/Creating knowledge,Information,andSkills LifeandCareer Skills Core Knowledge

15. IdentifyingCharacteristics

16. CreatingaLearner-Centered Environment

17. Creating environments where students feel safe to take risks. #EngagedStudents

18. Allows for“voiceand choice” Engagingwithcontent • Showingtheirlearning • Support for PBL , personalized learning ,and peer learning Support for students who struggle with organization“binder abyss” Allows students to be creators of Content rather than consumers Allows for individualized pacing • • • • • How can technology support student engagement and success?

19. The Value of Peer Learning #EngagedStudents

20. SCALE (StudentCenteredActiveLearning Environment) 1

21. EssentialQuestionoftheDay Ifavisitorcameintoyour classroom,whatdoesitlook likenowandhowwouldyou changeit? 3

22. SCALEis… Student Centered Active Learning Environment      4

23. AgeneraldefinitionofSCALE StudentCenteredActiveLearning Environments-anattemptatteaching specificcontentwithinthecontextof broadconceptualthemes. Let’sbreakitdown,shallwe? 6

24. Student-Centered Wikipedia.orgstates,“..anapproachto learningfocusingontheneedsof studentsratherthanthoseothers involvedintheeducationalprocess,like teachersandadministrators”. 7

25. Active Learning Environment “Activelearningisanythingshortofjustpassively listeningtoafacilitator’slecture”. Inactivelearning,"knowledge[is]directly experienced,constructed,actedupon,tested,or revisedbythelearner.”Thequestionis,howcanwe designacreativelearningenvironmentthatpromotes activelearning?Figure1providessomeguidelines. ThedefinitionforConstructivismis:”Thebasicideaof constructivismisthatknowledgemustbeconstructed bythelearner;itcannotbesuppliedbytheteacher”. 8

26. Let’sthinkabout.. Inanactivelearningenvironment,“less emphasisisplacedontransmitting information(teacher-centered)and moreondevelopingstudents’skills (student-centered)”. (BonwellandEison,1991,p.2). 9

27. Whichmeans… “Thestudentsarenowinchargeoftheir learning.Theycaneachexplorethetopicthat mostintereststhem,customizingtheir educationalexperience.Theycanactively pursueinformationandlearnindependent thinkingskills.Theteachernolongerneedsto beasubjectexpert–animpossibletaskinthisageofsomuchinformation.Instead,the teachernowoverseesthelearningprocess from“Effective learning environment” 10

28. EssentialQuestionoftheDay Ifavisitorcameintoyour classroom,whatdoesitlook likenowandhowwouldyou changeit? • Addon:Doyoulikehowit looks? • Is it comfortable? 13

29. Moreconcerns… • IfIassignhomework,presentation,orprojectstogroups,some studentswill"hitchhike,"gettingcreditforworkinwhichtheydidnot activelyparticipate. • Manyofthecooperativeteamsinmyclassarenotworkingwell-their assignmentsaresuperficialandincompleteandsometeammembers keepcomplainingtomeaboutothersnotparticipating. • Teamsworkingtogetheronquantitativeproblemassignmentsmay alwaysrelyononeortwomemberstogettheproblemsolutions started.Theothersmaythenhavedifficultiesonindividualtests,when theymustbeginthesolutionsthemselves. • Iteachaclasscontainingstudentsinminoritypopulationsthattendto beatriskacademically.Doesactive,cooperativelearningworkinthis kindofsetting? • EventhoughI'vedoneeverythingtheexpertsrecommend,someofmy studentsstillcomplainthattheydon'tlikethestudent-centered approachI'musingandtheywouldhavelearnedmoreiftheyhadtaken a"normal"class. • 15

30. Reviewoftoday’stopic:SCALE Defineinyourownwords DoyouseeTPACKandSCALE workingtogether? Ifso,how?Ifnot,whynot? 21

31. The Student-Centered Classroom By: Allison Grotz

32. Student – Centered Classroom

33. Traditional vs. SC Classroom StudentCentered Teamassignments Lotsofstudent Interaction Practiceinclass Rapidfeedback Rewardsteamwork TeacherDriven Drill-and-Skilltasks MinimalstudentInteraction Practiceoutsideclass Slowfeedback Rewardsindividualwork            

34. What is a student – centered classroom? • Student-centered teaching methods shift the focus of activity from the teacher to the learners. • These methods include: • Active learning, in which students solve problems, answer questions, formulate questions of their own, discuss, explain, debate, or brainstorm during class • Cooperative learning, in which students work in teams on problems and projects under conditions that assure both positive interdependence and individual accountability Inductive teaching and learning, in which students are first presented with challenges (questions or problems) and learn the material in the context of addressing the challenges. • Includes inquiry-based learning, case-based instruction, problem-based learning, project-based learning, discovery learning

35. What is a student – centered classroom? • This term refers to instructional methods and classroom cultures that take individual students and their interests, needs, and experiences into consideration when teaching and testing for understanding. • In differentiated classrooms, it is not unusual to see “students moving around the room, leading discussions, giving presentations, and working on teams to solve creative problems.

36. In a student-centered class, at different times, students may be working alone, in pairs, or in groups: • Working alone, preparing ideas or making notes before a discussion, doing a listening task, doing a short written assignment, or doing grammar or vocabulary exercise • Working together in pairs or groups, comparing and discussing their answers, or reading and reacting to one another’s written work and suggesting improvements • Working together in discussions or in role-plays, sharing ideas, opinions, and experiences • Interacting with the teacher and the whole class, asking questions or brainstorming ideas

37. Also in a student-centered class, students may be teacher-led: • Before students work together, their teacher will help them prepare to work together with explanations and pronunciation practice. • While students are working together, their teacher will be available to give advice and encouragement. • After they’ve finished working together, and the class is reassembled, their teacher will give them feedback, offer suggestions and advice, make corrections, and answer questions.

38. Benefits • Student-centered methods have repeatedly been shown to be superior to the traditional teacher-centered approach to instruction, a conclusion that applies whether the assessed outcome is short-term mastery, long-term retention, or depth of understanding of course material, acquisition of critical thinking or creative problem-solving skills, formation of positive attitudes toward the subject being taught, or level of confidence in knowledge or skills.

39. SCLPlanning strategies • Use a student learning chart when planning lessons • Don’t forget to check readiness • Use bloom’s taxonomy • Don’t feel as though planning needs to be perfect • Planning should be student focused

40. Challenges/strategies • Large class sizes - the larger the class, the more necessary it is to have a student-centered class • Way to give all the students time to speak is by having them work together • Keep track of which groups you listen to so no one gets left out • May need to rearrange the students and where they sit • Seat students close together so they can talk softly and still hear one another • Rearrange groups to be near enough for you to overhear as you walk around.

41. Challenges/strategies • Very small class sizes - students tend to be more teacher-dependent, waiting for praise or encouragement while they talk • Avoid becoming part of the groups , small classes tend to be overly teacher-dependent • Encourage students and answer their questions as you move from group to group.

42. Challenges/strategies • Mixed-ability classes – • Vary the way you pair your students sometimes , put weaker and stronger students together; sometimes group students with others of the same ability. • Explain to students the benefits of group work and why the teacher-focused alternative isn’t as effective. • Introduce methods gradually for more experienced students who are unused to autonomy

43. Video clips/resourceshow to make your classroom student-centered

44. THELEARNER- CENTEREDCLASSROOM

45. TheLearner-CenteredClassroom: CriticalFeatures

46. Learner-CenteredClassroom •Focusesontheneeds,preferences,and interestsofthelearners. •Teachersactasfacilitatorsofthelearning process,providingdirectionandfeedback ratherthanjustinstruction

47. FeaturesofLearner- CenteredClassroom LEARNER •Demonstratesknowledgeinuniqueways •Engagesactivelyandparticipatesin individualandgrouplearningactivities

48. FeaturesofLearner- CenteredClassroom TEACHER •Encouragesandfacilitateslearners’ participationanddecisionmaking •Encourageslearnerstothinkfor themselves

49. FeaturesofLearner- CenteredClassroom II INSTRUCTIONALSTRATEGIES • • Includelearningactivitiesthatarepersonally relevanttolearners Providequestionsandtasksthatstimulate learners’thinkingbeyondrotememorization

50. FeaturesofLearner- CenteredClassroom CCURRICULUM • • • Organizescontentandactivitiesaroundthemes thataremeaningfultolearners Allowslearningactivitiesthatareglobal, interdisciplinaryandintegrated Hasopportunitiesforalllearnerstoengage theirhigher-orderthinkingskills