ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Student-centred learning

Student-centred learning means that the student is the most important person in the learning process. Just like how you are the most important person when you are trying to learn something new. This way, you get to choose how you want to learn and what you want to learn. The teacher becomes like a coach, helping you figure out what you need to learn and giving you different choices and activities to help you learn it.

This is different from teacher-centred learning where the teacher is always in charge and decides what to teach and how to teach it. With student-centred learning, the focus is on you and your needs, interests and strengths. The teacher will help you develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills and creativity.

In student-centred learning, you might work in groups or pairs, have discussions with your classmates or get to choose from different projects to work on. You might also have a say in how you are evaluated, like picking what assignments to complete or how to show your understanding of the subject.

Overall, student-centred learning is about putting students first and recognizing that each student learns in their own way, at their own pace and has unique talents and interests. By giving students more control over their own learning, teachers can help them become more engaged, motivated and successful learners.