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Future of the Classroom

Implementing Student-Centered Learning

Developing and implementing Student-Centered Learning activities in the classroom need to consider the theory

that goes along the learning process. Student-Centered Learning fit very well to the Constructivist learning theory.

The example of the SCL that can be implemented is through Problem-Based Learning (PBL). This method requires

students to solve the problem that needs them to choose the issue to be addressed, gather as much as information

from various resources and create a solution at the end. This type of learning encourages students to work together,

think out of the box, be creative in creating content, improve their social skills and generate a high level of thinking

capabilities. Students engage their learning style that leads to deep, meaningful learning and real communication as

needed in learning theory created by Jonassen.

Rebecca Szymanski in her writing through 5

Things You Need to Know About

Constructivist-Based Pedagogical Models and

Instructional Strategies compilation article,

describe the problem-based learning scenario

from the first step where the problem is

presented, proceed with the second step when

the group is setting the learning goals. Then

each member conducts their research to collect

data. The next step is discussing and presenting

ideas and data that the instructor plays their

role in these activities to give feedback and

support. The information gathered will be re-

evaluated in the group to add or remove

irrelevant data, and the last step is

summarizing the knowledge into the final

solution. Figure 3 is the captured scenario

given by Szymanski’s article.

Figure 3: Example of PBL Scenario (Szymanski)