STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACH

ANA MARIE P. SAGUM

7here is a kind of instruction that lets students control their learning and deYelop a deeper understanding of their studying concepts 7his is called inTuiry-based learning, which is a student-centered approach to learning that emphasi]es critical thinking and problem-solYing

+ere, students actiYely ask Tuestions and analy]e data $ccording to research, inTuiry-based instruction can improYe student achieYement, motiYation, and attitudes ,t also fosters the deYelopment of essential skills such as critical thinking, creatiYity, and collaboration

,nTuiry-based learning is an actiYe process where students are actiYely engaged in posing Tuestions, finding information, and making sense of what they find

,t usually begins with a Tuestion, problem, or scenario, which giYes students a purpose for their learning and allows them to focus on finding a solution

2ften, a teacher facilitates inTuiry-based learning, by helping students ask good Tuestions, find releYant information, and make sense of what they find

7his kind of instruction can help students to deYelop a deeper understanding of content :hen they are actiYely engaged, this means they want to make sense of the lesson, and thus finds ways to listen more

6tudents also become independent as they learn to take charge of their learning $sking Tuestions is not only confined inside the classroom, but also outside ,n doing so, they deYelop critical thinking skills 7hey learn to eYaluate, look at different perspectiYes, and make reasoned arguments

6tudents also get to work together to find answers to Tuestions, deYeloping necessary teamwork skills, as well as communication and negotiation skills which are beneficial in both their academic and professional liYes

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-o2o7he author is 7eacher ,,, at 6an -uan (lementary 6chool