1. In learner-centered classrooms, the instructional
strategies and methods
a. Use time in variable and flexible ways to match student needs
b. Include learning activities that are personally relevant to students
c. Give students increasing responsibility for the learning process
d. Provide questions and tasks that stimulate students' thinking beyond rote
memorizing
e. Help students refine their understanding by using critical thinking skills
f. Support students in developing and using effective learning strategies
g. Include peer learning and peer teaching as part of the instructional method
2. In learner-centered classrooms, the curriculum
a. Features tasks that stimulate students' varied interests
b. Organizes content and activities around themes that are meaningful to students
c. Has explicit built-in opportunities for all students to engage in their higher-order
thinking and self - regulated learning skills
d. Includes activities that help students understand and develop their own perspectives
e. Allows learning activities that are global, interdisciplinary, and integrated.
f. Encourages challenging learning activities, even if students have difficulty
g. Features activities that encourage students to work collaboratively with other students
3. In learner-centered classrooms, the assessment system
a. Assesses different students differently
b. Includes student input in design and revision
c. Monitors progress continually in order to provide
feedback on individual growth and progress
d. Provides appropriate opportunities for student choice of types of products for
demonstrating achievement of educational standards
e. Promotes students' reflection on their growth as learners through opportunities
for self-assessment
f. Allows diversity of competencies to be demonstrated in a variety of ways
