Student-centred learning environments in higher education classrooms
Type
presentation
Date Issued
2016-02-18
Author(s)
Abstract
Higher education institutions have to engage in curricular and pedagogical renewal to increase not only the quantity but also the quality of higher education graduates. A paradigm and culture shift from teacher-centered to student-centered learning and instruction is crucial in order for higher education institutions to prepare their students for life and work in the knowledge society and economy of the 21st century. Based on an expansive literature review and multiple ethnographic case study research conducted at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (United States), the following research question will be explored: How can instructors design and bring to life powerful student-centered learning environments that provide students with opportunities for deep learning?
A situative educational model will be presented to guide the design and implementation of powerful student-centered learning environments in higher education classrooms. The model aims to support instructors, curriculum developers, faculty developers, administrators and educational managers from all disciplines and across different educational settings in making informed instructional decisions regarding course design, classroom interaction and community building.
A situative educational model will be presented to guide the design and implementation of powerful student-centered learning environments in higher education classrooms. The model aims to support instructors, curriculum developers, faculty developers, administrators and educational managers from all disciplines and across different educational settings in making informed instructional decisions regarding course design, classroom interaction and community building.
Funding(s)
Language
English
Keywords
Bologna Process
student-centred learning
learning environments
case study research
United States
HSG Classification
contribution to scientific community
Refereed
No
Event Title
Colloquium presentation at the Institute of Educational Research and Development, Faculty of Education
Event Location
Charles University, Prague
Event Date
18.02.2016
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Contact Email Address
sabine.hoidn@unisg.ch
Eprints ID
247474