Teacher Centered Instruction Term Paper

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Teacher-Centered Approach to Learning

The question of teacher-centered vs. student-centered learning is debated among educators and researchers alike. Brad Hayes has approached the question of which is more effective, in his article entitled, "An Experiment in Using Teacher-Centered Instruction vs. Student-Centered Instruction." Hayes engaged his senior students in an experiment wherein he used student-centered instruction in one group, and teacher-centered instruction in another. The results initially were that the teacher-centered group had higher test scores and appeared to be retaining more information.
The student-centered group, however, after a short adjustment period, far exceeded the expectations of the curriculum and the instructor, showed far greater understanding and ultimately had a better learning experience, complete with higher final grades.

While it is true that most educators are far more comfortable with the teacher-centered, "chalk and talk" method of teaching, many are moving away from a teacher-centered approach. Hayes' article is quite….....

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