This module deals with the key pedagogical, educational and philosophical dimensions of the student-centred approach with all the major learning theories and contemporary understandings of the processes of learning, teaching and education that have underpinned and enlightened this approach. This module also forms a foundation upon which teachers can build and develop their theoretical and practical pedagogical knowledge, skills and competences that are more essential and compatible with the needs and developments of twenty-first century teaching and education. Lastly, this module provides building blocks that will enable teacher trainees to embark on their journey of becoming effective learning facilitators, guides, mentors and counsellors.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, the teacher students will be able to:
Develop a clear understanding of the learning theories and utilise the principles of these theories that are more aligned with student-centred approach
Develop a pedagogical mindset or identity that allow their students to exercise greater learning autonomy
Create both physical and virtual learning environments to be primarily student-centred through making use of different student-centred teaching methods
Apply student-centred pedagogy to support and facilitate the learning journey of their students
Understand the importance of psychology to the processes of teaching and learning
