Certificate Course in Learner Centered Teaching

Duration- 6 days (2 three day sessions)

For whom-      Teachers of English

                                    Teachers of English medium subjects

                       

The need

·         To provide teachers with knowledge and practice on learner centered teachingas it is a proven way of keeping learners engaged, and thereby ensuring effective learning.

·         To guide teachers to handle large classes with limited resources to suit the Sri Lankan context.

Course content

·         Introduction – Focus on the learner (Lecture)

·         Introduction to Different Learning Styles (Lecture)

·         Developing Learner Autonomy in the Classroom. (Lecture & Discussion)

·         Learning Strategies (Lecture)

·         Managing Learner Centered Classrooms -Student-Centered Teaching in Large Classes with Limited Resources (Reading/ Discussion/ Webinar)

·         Challenges of Large Classrooms

o   Managing the classroom

o   Using  pair and group work to encourage collaboration

o   Teaching with limited resources

o   Motivating students in heterogeneous classes

·         Grouping Schemes for Maximizing Language Learning