RESPONDING TO RESISTANCE
First
of all, the resistance
of students and colleagues
can be hard to deal with when it is
unexpected. The more typical students’ response to learner-centered approaches involves
resistance based on some reasons. Sometimes learner-centered approach can involve
more work for them, when they are conducted to develop different tasks, which
are a little difficult to do. However, it is proof that learner-centered approach
engages students and gets them working on learning tasks, it is a process that
helps them to understand the content and even with the teacher guidance and feedback, they can acquire
knowledge. Likewise, students resist learner-centered approach because they are
afraid, since the teacher tells them what to do, then instructors set new the
policies, assignments and expectation. When learners know the rules, obviously they
have to follow, so they fell frustration specially who are not self-confident. This method can take
students to new levels of responsibility. It includes such techniques as
substituting active
learning experiences for lectures, requiring critical or creative
thinking involving students in simulations and role plays using in the cooperative learning.
Properly implemented SCI can lead to increased motivation to learn, greater
retention of knowledge, deeper understanding, and more positive attitudes towards
the subject being taught.
Furthermore, student-centered instruction is an
instructional method in which students influence the content, activities,
materials, and pace of learning. This learning model places the student in the center
of the learning process. The instructor provides students with opportunities to
learn independently
and from one another and the most important to train them in the skills they
need to do effectively.
References:
Weimer, M. (2002). Learner-centered teaching: Five
key changes to practice. John Wiley & Sons.
Student-Centered Learning -Role of Teacher and
Student_ Part 1B.mp4. Available from:
Student-Centered Learning (2011)-- Role of Teacher and
Student_ Part 1B.mp4, form:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wR4ocKovy28
Dear Mariela,
ResponderBorrarI agree with what you say and I consider important that teachers use some communication strategies to overcome this issue of resistance. For example, explain the rationale behind what teachers ask students to do any activity.