Student-Centered Instructional Models

Question/Task Student-Centered Model

Can you name any projects or inquiries that
you participated in as a student?  Did they
teach you any other skills besides the
particular content area?

One of the projects but I remember was that
throughout fourth-grade, we had a monthly
project. Every month, our teacher would select
a type of literature such as fiction or biography.
We would then chose a book or an author, ad
the teacher would approve our choices or make
new recommendations. We would then discuss
the key features of the selected genre. Some of
the things we would look at were what made a
good fictional story, or biography? we would
then demonstrate our understanding of the story
through or general ideas of the book through
writing the summaries. In the end, what was
fascinating the most is drawing a diagram
showing the critical idea in the book, and then
propose a new ending to the book. I liked this
part because it engaged my mind, and
sharpened my critical thinking skills. I also
improved greatly on my language abilities.

Create a list of several projects, problems, or
inquiries that could be used at the grade levels

 Creating a museum in class using locally
available materials with the aim of enhancing

or content areas in which you are preparing to
teach.

creativity

Using plays for project-based learning

Taking part in debates; it tends to sharpen
communication skills and critical thinking
skills

Simulations; they involve themselves in real-
life simulations and they expose students to life
quite early and enhances their readiness for
college life and life after school. Students get
firsthand experience of things that they would
otherwise experience later in life and their
preparedness is enhanced (Hansen et al., 2015).
They are student-centred methods of teaching
that make learning more relevant and
applicable to the student in real life.

Learn through service; students creating
awareness on certain sensitive issues such as
handwashing. Engaging in public education on
how to prevent the spread of diseases.

Mock trials

Do you have any recollection of plays,  I took part in different activities and this

simulations, debates, or mock trials that you
participated in as a student?  What were some
learning benefits you received from these
experiences?

experience was beneficial to me. First, through
mock trials, my imagination was enhanced. I
acquired ad enhanced on essential skills such as
critical thinking and public speaking. I became
better at the art of forming persuasive and
cohesive arguments. Mock trials equipped me
with skills that have been practical to me even
as an adult. For instance, I have been able to
pitch ideas to my boss and to persuade clients
that my services are better than those being
offered elsewhere. I acquired these skills
through mock trials and they have been useful
to me in other areas of life.

Engaging in debates when I was a student
equipped me with 21 st -century competencies.
Most of my learning took place in the late 19 th
century. However, the skills I received then
have made me a better professional and
enhanced my qualifications in the current
century. I am an eloquent and assertive person,
who supports what he believes in, thus, the
projects that I undertook in school have been

applicable in my life. particularly critical
thinking skills.

References

Hansen, C.B., Buczynski, S., & Puckett, K.S. (2015). Curriculum and instruction for the 21st
Century. Bridgepoint Education