My Approach to Teaching

Teacher-centered education:
Learning is guided by presentations,
lectures, questioning, individualized
instruction, and direct teaching

Student-centered education:
Learning is developed through open
education, discovery learning,
discussion, and open learning centers.
My ideal learning environment:
Knowledge is created though cooperative
learning, guided discussion, constructivist
teaching, guided learning centers, and
scaffolding. This type of teaching fosters
independent, resourceful, creative, self-
reliant, and responsible learners with
many adaptable skills. These students are
not afraid to ask and investigate questions
and are more likely to become lifelong
learners. In this approach, flexibility is
key, as the teacher transfers much (but not
all) responsibility onto students.