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A Learner Centered Teaching

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  This approach puts the lear ner at the center of the educational experience and encourages them to be actively engaged in the learning process . Let us consider first the skills necessary in learning such as reading, writing, counting, communication, problem solving, comprehension and organization. Here are my tips in creating a learner centered classroom:   1.  Make sure students feel comfortable and safe in the learning environment. 2. Enc ourage students to ask questions and share their ideas . 3. Use a variety of teaching strategies to engage all learners. 4. Provide opportunities for students to work in pairs and small groups . 5. Use technology to support student learning . 6. Provide feedback and assessment that is meaningful to the lear ner. 7. Prom ote collaboration and cooperation among learners . 8. Celebr ate student success. It is also very important to practice higher order th
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Being a 21st Century Teacher

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  Being a 21st Century Teacher Sheena M. Valer   The 21st century is an era where diverse and new concepts and ideas are emerging rapidly. Therefore, teachers must not only be comfortable with new ideas, but also be prepared to accept change with an open mind. As a 21st century teacher, you need to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary to cope with these changes and to help your students to do so. A great challenge of today and even tomorrow is that we have to integrate thinking, feeling and action. Integration involves managing learning opportunities, taking advantage of different learning settings, and embracing the concept of lifelong learning.  Students from different families, cultures, beliefs, and status have different abilities and needs to meet. As a teacher, it is your responsibility to create a school environment that respects, accepts, and celebrates cultural diversity and letting them experience a quality and meaningful learning. In this way, stude
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