scholarly journals IMPLEMENTATION OF STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH IN MODERN CONDITIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT

2021 ◽  
pp. 129-134
Author(s):  
Mahdalyna Opachko ◽  
Iryna Kozlovska ◽  
Iryna Kliuchkovska
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
School Development ◽  
University Education ◽  
Education Development ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Social Transformations ◽  
Active Subject ◽  
The Social ◽  
Student Centeredness

In modern conditions of higher school development the problem of student-centrism realization is actualized, which encourages to design educational environment for the development and formation of personality of future specialist, capable of independent construction of educational trajectory, of constant self-development and self-improvement, self-realization of creative potential. Modern students are an active subject and participants of international and domestic scientific and educational forums, public initiatives and social transformations. The purpose of the study was to carry out an aspect analysis of student-centeredness as a characteristic feature of modern university education and to reveal the conditions for the effectiveness of its implementation. To achieve this goal, the following research methods were applied: analysis, synthesis, generalization, systematization to identify aspects of student-centeredness: social (civilizational), philosophical, social, psychological, pedagogical, managerial, personal and revealing the essence of each. The modeling method was used to penetrate into the essence of the social phenomenon − student-centeredness and to define markers for its characterization and criterion assessment of levels of manifestation. The method of interpreting the results of the survey clarified the nature of non-adaptability to the perception of the idea of student-centeredness. The зкщоусештп method was used to outline the strategic directions of higher school development on the example of a specific university in terms of student-centered learning. The result of the study is the formulation of conditions for the effectiveness of the student-centered approach in the context of university education. The prospects for the further research: to identify markers of student-centeredness, which would make it possible to recognize the levels of its displays and comparative analysis (foreign and domestic) of higher education institutions to implement the idea of student-centeredness.

scholarly journals Quality Enhancement through Incorporating Studentcentered Learning Methods in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (27) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Guranda Khabeishvili ◽  
Nino Tvaltchrelidze
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Classroom Environment ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Quality Education ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Key Skills ◽  
Student Centeredness

One of the main tasks of higher education institutions is to attract their customers with its quality education. To improve education practices and to meet the challenges of an ever-changing environment, it is vital to introduce a paradigm shift in education. Hence, what we teach to our students is not enough, the way we teach them is what matters the most. There are several factors, which can serve as indicators of quality education. The demands, needs, expectations of the learners have changed. Accordingly, the primary goal of education is to provide the quality that ensures contemporary students not only with subject knowledge but also with the key skills needed for the 21st century world. Although the concept of student-centeredness is not new, challenges still exist concerning incorporating all characteristics and elements of the student-centered learning approach in Higher Education Institutions in Georgia. According to the previous studies, it is noticeable that the lack of resources and staff training are some of the hindering factors to create and maintain student-centeredness in HEIs (Tvalchrelidze & Alkesidze, 2019). The paper sheds light on the significance of making the classroom environment student-centered, as it can boost and maintain the quality of education for all students (Harris, Spina, Ehrich & Smeed, 2013; Vavrus, Thomas, Bartlett, 2011). The primary objective of this paper is to identify teachers’ perceptions of student-centered learning, along with the current instructional practices and challenges in the case of Higher Education Institutions in Georgia. Hence, it examines the level of integration of studentcentered strategies in the classrooms. For this reason, the quantitative paradigm was applied, as the methodology for the research. The research was carried out among lecturers from three different universities. The results depict that there is still a gap between the practical application of the student-centered learning methods and the perception of the concept, which can have an impact on ensuring quality education. Based on the gained data, it could be seen that less than 40% of lecturers from three different universities fully integrate student-centered learning methods. Furthermore, the research reveals some barriers that hinder the process of promoting the student-centered learning environment. Consequently, based on the findings the conclusions and recommendations were made. To deal with the hindering factors that were identified through this research, it is vital to modify and enhance institutionallevel approaches.

WORK-BASED LEARNING IN HIGHER EDUCATION: EXPERIENCE AND CHALLENGES OF LEARNERS, WORKPLACES AND INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anne Roosipõld ◽  
Krista Loogma ◽  
Mare Kurvits ◽  
Kristina Murtazin
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
University Education ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Constructivist Learning Theory ◽  
Education Experience ◽  
Restaurant Management ◽  
The Social ◽  
The University ◽  
Social Constructivist Learning

In recent years, providing higher education in the form of work-based learning has become more important in the higher education (HE) policy and practice almost in all EU countries. Work-based learning (WBL) in HE should support the development of competences of self-guided learners and adjust the university education better to the needs of the workplace. The study is based on two pilot projects of WBL in HE in Estonia: Tourism and Restaurant Management professional HE programme and the master’s programme in Business Information Technology. The model of integrative pedagogy, based on the social-constructivist learning theory, is taken as a theoretical foundation for the study. A qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews with the target groups. The data analysis used a horizontal analysis to find cross-cutting themes and identify patterns of actions and connections. It appears, that the challenge for HE is to create better cooperation among stakeholders; the challenge for workplaces is connected with better involvement of students; the challenge for students is to take more initiative and responsibility in communication with workplaces.

scholarly journals Mobile Technologies for Student Centered Learning in a Distance Higher Education Program

2016 ◽  
pp. 184-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisbeth Amhag
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Education Program ◽  
Mobile Technologies ◽  
Computer Supported Collaborative Learning ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Theoretical Concepts ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Flipped Classrooms ◽  
Mobile Interactions

The aim of this study is to analyze mobile technologies for student centered learning in a distance higher education program with a focus on mobile online webinars (web-based seminars or conferencing) using mobile applications such as laptops, smart phones, or tablets. As wearable technologies continue to grow it could very well extend to smart glasses, smart watches etc. These tools can provide face-to-face interactions, recording flipped classrooms and parallel chat communications. The data collection consists of observations of ten online face-to-face webinars with 22 students, six interviews, and two surveys. Theoretically, the study joins the research tradition of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning with emphasis on collaboration, and Computer Self-Efficacy concerned with individuals' media and information literacy. Important conclusions from the study demonstrated mobile interactions increased student centered learning on theoretical concepts, assisted in the ability to review information critically, and provided experiences bridging professional teaching practices.

Peer Feedback Activities in Smart Education

2020 ◽  
pp. 105-135
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Collaborative Learning ◽  
Peer Feedback ◽  
Higher Order Thinking ◽  
Higher Order ◽  
Main Process ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Feedback Model ◽  
Smart Education

New ways of communication and peer feedback activities provide several opportunities for student-centered collaborative learning in smart higher education. This chapter increases the knowledge about how collaborative peer feedback processes can support student-centered learning toward higher-order thinking and critical ability in smart higher education. Methodically, various types of feedback are illustrated based on review of selected articles from previous research. The qualitative empirical data of feedback processes (N=155) among 22 students was grounded on criteria and guidance on feedback for collaborative learning. Theoretically, the analysis of excerpts is based on a feedback model and an assessment cycle to identify the gap between the main process, self-regulated and self-directed actions, and the self as a person (i.e., what is understood and what is aimed to be understood). The results demonstrate that peer feedback provides one of the most critical and self-directed impacts on student-centered collaborative learning and higher-order thinking.

Applying the Polysynchronous Learning to Foster the Student-Centered Learning in the Higher Education Context

2016 ◽  
pp. 385-403
Author(s):  
Fan Ouyang
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Teaching And Learning ◽  
Computer Programming ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Environment Design ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
App Design ◽  
Activity Design

Teaching and learning computer programming has posed great challenges for both instructors and students. An emerging blended learning mode - polysynchronous learning has potentials to motivate and engage students in the programming learning process, to optimize students' programming learning experiences, and to transform the computer programming teaching and learning. This paper aims to integrate the polysynchronous learning, as a communication model, with the student-centered learning, as a pedagogical approach, to design a graduate-level course - App Design and Development. The authors primarily focuses on describing my decision-making process of the physical environment design, the technologies and tools selection, and the polysynchronous learning activity design, as well as specific details regarding these three aspects. Moreover, potentials, challenges, and implications of applying the polysynchronous learning to foster the student-centered learning in the higher education context are discussed.

Accounting and Finance Students' Perceptions About Active Learning in an Economics-Lecture Classroom

2020 ◽  
pp. 18-34
Author(s):  
Sandrina B. Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Active Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Interactive Learning ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Decisive Role ◽  
Learning Approach ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Learning Techniques

In higher education there is an increasing trend from teacher-centered to student-centered learning environments, wherein active learning experiences can play a decisive role. This chapter assesses how students perceive the use of active learning techniques within the lecture framework, traditionally accepting students as passive listeners. A survey was distributed in the undergraduate course of Accounting and Finance - evening classes, at the end of the semester, to evaluate and help refine the active learning approach conducted in an economics course. Students reported an overall positive response towards active learning, which helped them to focus, engage, and learn. They especially value the lectures as interactive learning experiences. Students' appraisal regarding the usefulness of key implementation rules like the what, when, who technique on slide-written instructions, as well as the variety of active learning activities tested, revealed the designing and testing of active learning events need improvement.

Perceptions of Graduate Introvert Students Towards Problem-Based Group Work Activities in the Classroom

2021 ◽  
pp. 277-291
Author(s):  
Sharon Ndolo
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Group Work ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Negative Group ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Work Activities ◽  
Higher Education Systems

This research study will examine the perceptions of graduate introvert students towards problem-based group work activities in the classroom. There is an emphasis into student-centered learning in higher education systems in today's world, and group-work activities are amongst the ways of having students active in the classroom. Results of this study will show that introverts compared to extroverts have negative group work experience. This study will show the importance of designing and structuring group work activities well to allow for all students regardless of their personalities to be able to be motivated towards group work activities and be able to retain concepts learned during student-centered learning activities. This study investigates how graduate introvert students perceive group work activities in the classroom. Personality test will be administered to ensure all participants fit into the study's description of an introvert. Qualitative approach was selected as the research design for this study using unstructured interview questions.

scholarly journals The Impact of Flipped Project-Based Learning on Self-Regulation in Higher Education

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (17) ◽  
pp. 127
Author(s):  
Mohamed Yassine Zarouk ◽  
Eugénio Olivera ◽  
Paula Peres ◽  
Mohamed Khaldi
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Learning Environment ◽  
Self Regulation ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Learning Skills ◽  
Student Centered ◽  
Student Centered Learning ◽  
Self Regulated Learning ◽  
Regulated Learning ◽  
The Impact

Student-centered learning approaches such as project-based learning and flipped classroom stress the active role of the learner by applying knowledge rather than absorbing knowledge, and preparing higher education students for professional development. Student-centered learning environments are more effective when students regulate their learning and learn autonomously. There-fore, the purpose of this study is to examine the impact of a proposed ap-proach of flipped project-based learning on various facets of students' self-regulated learning, including motivational beliefs and learning strategies in higher education. A flipped project-based learning environment was designed and developed to improve students’ self-regulated learning skills. In this regard, multiple case studies were conducted according to a pretest-posttest quasi-experiment design to investigate the effectiveness of the proposed approach by four groups of students from different disciplines. The study employed a mixed-method research approach for data collection. Overall, the results re-vealed that the flipped project-based learning approach significantly enhanced students’ self-regulated learning skills. It was found that the approach fostered the students’ self-regulation performance among different groups across dif-ferent disciplines and levels. Moreover, participants also claimed that the approach was useful and ef-fective. The findings indicated that students who actively engaged within flipped PBL activities demonstrated increases in cognitive and metacognitive functioning both individually and collaboratively. This study contributes to an advance in the understanding of how the development of SRL can be inte-grated into a flipped project-based learning environment in higher education.

scholarly journals Trends in Teaching Methodology Specific Educational Activities of the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Students

GYMNASIUM ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol XX (1 (Supplement)) ◽  
pp. 146
Author(s):  
Andreea-Gabriela Lazăr
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
University Education ◽  
Teaching Methodology ◽  
Educational Activities ◽  
Active Subject ◽  
Educational Ideal ◽  
Education Process ◽  
The Way

The aim of this paper is to highlight the dynamic and open character of teaching methodology in higher education and to emphasize the necessity of centering the education on the student in order to increase the efficiency of the educational activities. In the education  centered on student, the student turns into an active subject of the education process. He should be considered as a partner of the teacher who together set goals in order to increase the efficiency of the education process and the formation of the school route.  Because of the evolution of society, now, more than ever, a reform of university education is needed, more exactly, a reform of the way in which education unfolds. Moreover, university education must bring multiple valences to the professional and personal development of the graduate, which is also an aspect of  educational ideal.

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