The
teaching of Science requires the instructor to plan with the student in mind:
the ability of the student, the pupil’s learning styles and his behaviour
towards school on a whole. To this end,
planning of lesson should be centered on the needs of the students.
A
teacher using a student center approach, allows the child to develop in many
ways. In allowing the child to: develop personally where the pupil would able
to make wise decisions in life because they have the ability to think
critically, be model citizen to society in such a way; they will consider the
environment in reducing pollution in remembering the importance it has to
humans and in preparation for careers.
Notwithstanding
the fact a teacher centered approach can be used at times. In getting important facts, figures and
formulas relevant to a topic, teachers can use this method to get lessons
across. Here the teacher can control the
flow of knowledge and access to information.
However, science should arouse
the curiosity in students and using the teacher centered approach would not
assist in getting that accomplished. Di
Napoli R (2004) discusses the importance of having a student centered classroom
he said “Personalized/individualized responses are encouraged. This
helps to foster creativity in students.” Pupils working with teachers to select
learning goals and objectives based on authentic problems and students' prior
knowledge, interests and experience would let the child feel like he’s a part
of everything that is happening.
Reference
Di Napoli, ,. R. (2004). What is Student-centred
Learning? London: EIC.
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