When I looked backed at my practices in teaching and learning, I discovered the following pitfalls. 

I was using the way I was taught which emphasized adherence to rules, models, samples etc. I never allowed the students to contribute to the process. It was a teacher know- it all approach, after all, I have the certificates. I saw the learners as empty vases that will be filled with content that in the lesson note. 

After this lesson, I learnt that teaching and leaning should be learner centred. The students should be given the opportunity to construct meanings out of what they learn. I should use reflective practices to stimulate critical thinking and creativity.  I should engage the students using group work, think -pair and share.  The students should be given opportunity to talk abot their ideas and experiences. The curriculum should be relevant to the learners lives. The assessment should test range of skills  and not only cognitive. 

Going through this section has further stressed the significance of LCE. It makes learning more interesting to learners. It is a system that lends itself to the human natural ways of learning some which are observing others, talking to others and relevant hands on activities. 

The last mentioned (learning by doing) is, according to research, the strongest reinforcer of knowledge. LCE lends itself very well to this.

From the quiz,I learned that LCE does not require a lot of resources and also that LCE can be used when we have large number of learners in a group.

One thing I could do to make my teaching to be more learner centered is to plan my teaching in such a a that the learners will be actively involved with sharing ideas of what they know on the subject matter.

In this section, I discovered that I was teaching the way I was taught which is actually learner-centred with the students been subject to analytical thinking especially using the what? How? When? Where? To raise issues for discussion that allows the learners to divulge prior knowledge and exchange ideas before I  comment on their submissions and subject of discussion. 

The learner centred approach I was taught me as enhanced my delivery and pedagogy content knowledge in ODL and face-to-face settings with my learners. This sections has been able to refresh my memory and I learned more on knowledge acquisition, deepening and creation as a teacher educator.

Engaging students and making teaching learner-centred would improve retention of knowledge and increase independent problem-solving skills for learners.

This section has made me understand that some students don't really understand the work but when they are in group it helps them to develop their skills and they are actively involved in the learning process.

Thanks Kris

 from the quiz i learnt that ,  when teaching the focus should be to the  learner, that is personalizing the learning  and for occurrence of   changes  to the learner  depends with  appropriate   guidance from the teacher , tasks and activities.

practically , in making  the teaching learner centered i have to consider conceptualize  experience  from the learner .and to work on   learners  ideas  on a subject matter of a day. 

I have learnt that there are several strategies of ensuring teaching and learning is learner centred. As a teacher I can now facilitate more student participation to enhance learning.

The quiz provided an oversight of what to expect when teaching. A a way of making my teachings learner centered I will identify special skills that the learners have and built on them while at the same time offer my subject content.

Though there are several strategies of ensuring teaching and learning is learner centred. As a teacher I can now facilitate more student participation to enhance learning.

I was surprised to learn that LCE's do not require a lot of resources, and that it is very possible to carry out LCE's with large class numbers. The case study of a teacher dividing students into groups and giving each group a topic to handle was a very enlightening example.

From the quiz I learnt that even where the teacher has large classes, LCE can work. The key condition is planning early and focusing on the learner rather than the content.  I teach psychology and learners often have challenges with theories. This is often  evident from the way learners answer examination questions. It is time I did a review of how I teach... 

My impression was that LCE require large resources for it to function well but to my surprise it wasn't that way. my thought was LCE may require educators to provide learning resources for all the students to enable them participate fully and this may call for additional resources. for instance if it is a text book all students should have the text book to help them build ideas.

Before i was thinking that Learners centred method will make the classroom environment noisy and classroom management may go out of control. But my attention was drown that that is not.

BY given learners chance to share their personal opinion on the subject matter learning about.   

I learnt from the quiz that a lot of considerations that I make in handling of my students were actually learner-centred without my knowing. Hence I would take note now so that I could strengthen the processes. However, I could improve on my delivery by encouraging groups and more team activities. If I assign small projects that students could participate in in small groups and discuss, it would make the learning more interesting and discussion sessions more rewarding.

I have learned that when using learner centred approach it does not imply that my role as a teacher leader in the class is threatened, rather it becomes more emphasized sing I become a facilitator for learning.

I learned from the quiz that LCE contributes a lot to a better performance of students and teachers because the teacher strives to carefully plan the class so that students are active, reflect critically and dialogue for meaningful learning. I realized that I should plan better and involve students in the active search for knowledge, further explore students' potential and guide collaboration between peers.

Thank you all of you. Some really good reflective pieces in your comments.

i have realized that ,students are not empty in their minds and i should give then chance to share what they know and also willing to learn from them ,my lesson should start from known to unknown

Learner - centred education; the learner is at the centre of learning while the teacher is a facilitator and incharge of learning process. The learners are engaged in activities and learn.

i have learnt that LCE is all about the learner. the teachers role is not diminished or forgotten when using LCE. the resources for using LCE are not beyond means and proper planning for a lesson is required.

as teachers, we tend to go about instruction in an almost similar manner to how we were taught. this makes us just strive to complete the syllabus without considering whether learning has taken place. we don't stop to find out whether the instructional objectives set have been achieved. all we do as teachers is walk to class, teach, there is no learner participation and we walk out! with LCE, the learners needs have to catered for, participation needs to be seen, teachers only need to be facilitators and not the source of all knowledge. This, should be all teachers' aspiration: to meet all learners needs.

I have learned from the quize that  the paradigm shift in the  pedagogy is the learner centered education not the didantic or chalk and talk method.In learner centered education the learners views and ideas are taken into cognisance in teaching and learning and they are allowed to create and develop their own knowledge

Henceforth and our teaching and learning sessions should be learners centered

1. To explain better on Virtual Manipulatives, I have found this link to be helpful https://youtu.be/bNI6cfQyxDI

4. The exit ticket is simply a question that is posed to all students prior to class ending. Students write their answer on a card or piece of paper and hand it in as they exit. This formative assessment technique engages all students and provides the all-important evidence of student learning for the teacher. The question mostly asks what the students have learnt from that days lesson and may also ask the teacher a burning question relating to the topic.

The activities that can be used to engage students are crucial in keeping them interested in learning. Their ability to solve problems and make critical decisions other than receiving decisions made is important in center learner education. This mode of learning will improve employability of students. I will endeavour to think of unique strategies that ensure students drive the learning process.

LCE is a crucial and critical approach to the development of our learners as well as attaining the fundamental objectives of the courses we that teach or lecture. The fact LCE places the emphasis on the learner compels our learner to development a sense of independence, commitment and responsibility which are all essential attributes in promoting and driving knowledge acquisition and application.

Section 2 on Learner Centered Education  is detailed and very informative on how to make learning an active interaction by engaging the learners. That the era of chalk, talk and long boring lectures fro the the perceived source of knowledge (the teacher) is fast fading and has no place in Education of the 21st Century and the future.

I think the quizz helped me to realise how teacher-centred my classes have been. To make my classes more learner-centred, i need to approach every lesson with the mind set that the students have prior knowledge which could be exploited through question and answer session

My current style of teaching is learner centred. However, more levels of support to engage the learner are needed.

I need to involve students more keepimg in mind their prior knowledge. I should also take note that learners learn differently and at difference pace. i.e, learners are different and their differences should be considered in teaching and learning.

From the quiz, I learnt that my teaching sessions should be more of learner- centred. I should also allow the students, to express their own ideas, and not be the one, doing the talking alone. 

One thing I could do, to make my teaching sessions more learner - centred , is ensuring that each learner have an innate desire to learn.

Lerner centred education does not mean indulging students, it connotes mutual respect, challenging students to study and build on prior knowledge and experience.

Teacher must engage in teaching methods that make learning active.

Teacher must have visible response showing learning is taking place