14 Learner-Centered

Psychological Principles
(LCP)
Learning is like building a jigsaw
puzzle. . .
Objective
Mind, behavior and
14 Learner-centered
characteristics
principles

Focus on psychological factors

that are primarily internal to
and under the control of the
learner rather than conditioned
habits or physiological factors.
student, teacher,
parents, administrators External environment
4 Divisions

Cognitive and Motivational

Metacognitive and Affective
Factors (6) Factors (3)

14 Learner-
Centered Principles

Individual
Developmental
Differences Factors
and Social Factors
(3)
(2)
 Cognitive and
Metacognitive Factors
(6)
1. Nature of the learning process

To identify different types of

learning process.

- Motor learning
- Verbal learning
- Cognition learning
- Sensory leaning
1. Nature of the learning process

A n i nt e nt i o n al p r o c e s s to
co ns tr uct m ean ing f ro m
information and experience.

- Formal learning
- Informal learning
1. Nature of the learning process

To promote this principle, we can:

- U s i ng d iff e re nt m e t h o d s o f
teaching
- Outcome-based education
- L e ar n ers to b e act i ve, s e l f -
regulated, personal responsibility
and goal oriented
2. Goals of the learning process

The strategic nature of learning

requires students to be goal
directed.

- We are facilitators of learning

- purposeful and goal oriented
- Satisfactory results
DIRECTION
HIT THE MARK
2. Goals of the learning process

Short term Long term

goals goals

Personally-relevant goals
TOUCHING ASPECTS OF
LIFE
2. Goals of the learning process

To promote this principle, we

can. . .

- giving syllabus, instruction

and/or guidelines,
- Setting end-goal activities
like project and personal
application
3. Construction of Knowledge

To link new information with

exis ting kno wle dg e in
meaningful ways.

Integration of knowledge
3. Construction of Knowledge

* Adding E x i s t i n g
* Modifying kno wle dge
* Reorganizing and skills
3. Construction of Knowledge

To promote this principle we

can. . .

- Present different strategies

like concept mapping, thematic
organising or categorising
Concept Mapping
4. Strategic Thinking

A i m s to ac h i eve co m p lex
learning goals by:

- Expand ing metho d s of

thinking.
- To identify which works well
for the student.
- Individual or group
BRAIN STORMING
SWOT Analysis
Critical Thinking
4. Strategic Thinking

To promote this principle, we

can. . .

- Assist learners to develop,

a p p ly a n d a s s e s s t h e i r
strategic learning skills.