The Department of Education is constantly looking for novel ways to improve the learning experience for students in the pursuit of educational excellence. The learner-centered paradigm is one such strategy that has drawn significant attention and importance, especially among science classes. With the emphasis on each student’s particular needs, interests, and talents, this transformative approach places the individual student at the center of the learning process as they attain the science skills and concepts.
As a result, I firmly adopted a learner-centered teaching methodology in the field of scientific education, marking a critical turning point in my career as a teacher. Being able to see the amazing transformation that happens when kids take responsibility for their education and engage actively in the classroom or community made the experience both illuminating and empowering.
I started by taking into account the various requirements, interests, and learning preferences of my pupils when creating my science lesson plan. realizing that every student comes to the class with a different set of experiences and background information. I worked hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that encouraged interest and participation.
I used an inquiry-based method to introduce the lesson by providing a real-world scenario that called for collaborative problem-solving and critical thinking. By aligning the lesson with a genuine and pertinent setting. My goal was to pique the interest of the class and encourage enthusiastic inquiry into the material.
Instead of acting as a standard lecturer, I took a backseat and acted as a facilitator, leading students through a series of interactive exercises, experiments, and conversations. putting the focus on the value of active learning. I urge students to express questions, develop hypotheses, and carry out research to get the information they seek. This method developed their capacity for scientific inquiry while also giving them a sense of ownership and accountability for their learning.
Observing the amount of student participation and collaboration that resulted was one of the impressive elements of implementing a learner-centered teaching style. Students actively worked together, exchanging thoughts, talking about observations, and questioning one another’s viewpoints. The traditional classroom has evolved into a dynamic learning environment where information was created via engaging interactions.
This was a turning point in my career as a teacher since it was then that I fully adopted a learner-centered approach to teaching science. The experience was instructive and empowering because it allowed me to see the amazing change that happens when kids take responsibility for their learning and engage actively in the classroom or community.
By: Maria Cristina C. Ramirez|Teacher III| Olongapo City National High School|Olongapo City
