Abstract
The term student-centred learning is widely used in the teaching and learning literature and many terms such as flexible learning, experiential learning and self-directed learning have been linked with student-centred learning. The key factor is to focus on the student, on his or her learning experiences and development, well-being and retention so that institutional learning programmes are delivered in ways that are demonstrably in the student’s best interests. However, the author is of the opinion that the implementation of a comprehensive student-centred approach to education requires that all role-players in the educational process must be focused on student success. This study explores strategies to introduce a comprehensive student-centred approach to education at the Central University of Technology, Free State.
Highlights
The term student-centred learning is widely used in the teaching and learning literature
Many terms have been linked with student-centred learning, such as flexible learning, experiential learning and self-directed learning
The paradigm shift from a lecturer-centred to a more student- centred approach to education places the student in the centre of the educational process
Summary
The term student-centred learning is widely used in the teaching and learning literature. Many terms have been linked with student-centred learning, such as flexible learning, experiential learning and self-directed learning. In practice it is described by a range of terms and this has led to confusion surrounding its implementation. The lecturer-focused transmission of information formats, such as lecturing, have begun to be increasingly criticised and this has paved the way for a widespread growth of student-centred learning as an alternative approach to education. According to C’Sullivan (2007), one of the many pitfalls with the implementation of student- centred learning is the fact that many institutions and lecturing staff claim to put student- centred learning into practice, but in reality they are not
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