Question

state the role of a teacher in a learner-centre classroom

Answer 1

In the learner-centered model, the teacher takes on the role of facilitator: guide, coach, conductor, midwife, gardener. Why? Because the students are doing the work of problem solving, reviewing, discussing and creating. Initially, this may feel like the teacher’s job has been replaced by her students. However, the teacher’s voice becomes more critical because she is now engaging her students as they work through higher order thinking skills of application, evaluation, and creation. This doesn’t mean that learner-centered teachers stop giving examples, telling stories, and exploring content in front of their students. As the author explains, “That’s [demonstrating critical thinking, illustrating points, etc.] a legitimate part of teaching. But they shouldn’t be doing these tasks all or even most of the time. Ultimately, the responsibility for learning rests with the students.”

Weimer offers seven principles for teachers who want to develop their facilitation skills. Throughout the chapter, she provides very helpful, concrete examples from her own teaching experience and from other teachers.
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