Students’ Perceptions on Learner-Centered Teaching Approach

• Authors: Rissaphop Treesuwan , Tanes Tanitteerapan

Abstracts

EN

There is growing evidence that the traditional “instruction-centered approach” to learning is not producing the desired learning outcomes in students. Many institutions of higher education in Thailand make it their main thrust to enable their students to become critical, independent thinkers and have the sense of ownership in the learning process. Most schools have shifted the focus in the classroom from conventional teaching to facilitating effective learning. This study centered on the impact of adopting the “learner-centered approach.” Fifty students studying Industrial and Logistics Management at North Bangkok University took part in the assessment. The case study method was utilized and quantitative as well as qualitative data were generated with the use of a questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. Findings revealed that the implementation of “Learner-Centered Education” enhanced the learning outcomes and contributed to the attainment of quality education for the university.

Keywords

EN

learner-centered teaching approach; students’ perceptions; learning outcomes; independent thinkers; quality education

• Publisher: Wydawnictwo Adam Marszałek
• Journal: The New Educational Review
• Year: 2016
• Volume: 45
• Pages: 151-159

Dates

published

2016

Contributors

author

Rissaphop Treesuwan

author

Tanes Tanitteerapan

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Identifiers

DOI

10.15804/tner.2016.45.3.12

Biblioteka Nauki

2004932