Question

Difference between teacher centred learning approach and student centred learning approach

Answer 1

Teacher-Centered

Learner-Centered

Focus is on instructor Focus is on both students and instructor

Focus is on language forms and structures (what the instructor knows about the language) Focus is on language use in typical situations (how students will use the language)

Instructor talks; students listen Instructor models; students interact with instructor and one another

Students work alone Students work in pairs, in groups, or alone depending on the purpose of the activity

Instructor monitors and corrects every student utterance Students talk without constant instructor monitoring; instructor provides feedback/correction when questions arise

Instructor answers students’ questions about language Students answer each other’s questions, using instructor as an information resource

Instructor chooses topics Students have some choice of topics

Instructor evaluates student learning Students evaluate their own learning; instructor also evaluates

Classroom is quiet Classroom is often noisy and busy