Key points:
- Learner-centered education can play a critical role in education reform
- Changing instructional models often helps students become more engaged and immersed in their learning
- See related article: What data tells us about student-centered learning
- Get the latest news on teaching trends by visiting eSN’s Innovative Teaching page
School models are, for the most part, outdated–and very overdue for replacement. When students reach high school, research shows that close to 66 percent of students are disengaged. But even students who do successfully navigate their schooling emerge with only a specific (and often narrow) skillset that may or may not match their strengths or interests.
Conventional schooling often leaves students disillusioned, questioning their intelligence and value as it is framed by a system that needs an overhaul.…Read More