Learner Centred Environment

Group 1 ( Normila, Nasyitah, Ching Boon and Ruziana )
Learner-Centered Environment
Characteristics of a learner-centered environment:
a) Student-focused
b) Activity based
c) Cooperative learning strategies
d) Teacher acts as a facilitator
Considerations in designing a learner-centered environment:
a) Sensitivity to cultural differences ( multi-racial country)
b) Individual learning differences ( multiple intelligences)
c) Relating to students’ experience – authentic learning experiences
d) Respect the language practices of the students
Does the assigned design of the LE exist in Singapore context? Why?
Yes, because we want to promote better understanding amongst students of different cultural backgrounds. We want students to be able to identify and solve problems and make contributions to society throughout their lifetime.
Questions on Singapore Flyer in the N-Levels ( 2009) – more familiar to the students compared to a question on bus timetable ( 2008).
E-learning for Maths – ACE Learning Portal. Examples shown are those that students can relate to. Eg. F1 race to explain gradient.
OPW- Online Project Work for students. Students are expected to work collaboratively to complete a multi-disciplinary project work.