FACILITATING LEARNER- CENTERED APPROACHES WITH EMPHASIS ON TRAINERS

METHODOLOGY 1

HOW 14 LEARNER CENTERED

PSYCHOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES APPLIED IN
THE NEW NORMAL OR FLEXIBLE LEARNING?

REA AMOR D. SALUNDAGUIT

BTVTED-FSMT II

MS. MARISOL JANE M. BERAY

EDUC 3 Instructor
 The term "online learning" refers to any type of learning that takes place over the internet. It
enables students to study at home and gain access to educational materials over the internet. Learners can
use this to review and study ahead of time, as well as track their progress, collaborate with classmates,
and communicate with their teachers at any time and from anywhere.
Now that the system of education is gradually adapting to the new norm, online education allows
students to complete their education from the comfort of their own homes. It is convenient for students
because they do not have to go out to attend lessons and do not have to worry about their school
allowance or transportation costs. All of their learning resources are also available online, making it easier
for them to study.
With how the new normal learning is being defined, how can the teachers also adapt from this
kind of setting when we were used to keeping in touch with our students physically, inspiring, advising,
teaching, and monitoring them is the physical way.
How can we, teachers apply the most important learner centered psychological principles? By just
thinking of it, I could barely imagine how these things shall be done in this kind of set-up. First thing’s
first, a teacher should be positive in all ways to make these principles work.
The learner centered psychological principles are the things that we apply to our students day by
day, not knowingly, they are some of the principles because we do not notice them and we are just doing
our job as functional teacher. Here are some of the principles that I really love my future co-teachers
should apply to each one of their students:
1. Learning and diversity are two important aspects of life.
When disparities in learners' language, cultural, and social backgrounds are taken into
consideration, learning becomes more efficient.
Race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, age, and political and religious convictions are
all examples of diversity. While it used to be centered on improving intercultural tolerance, new
ideas about diversity and inclusion have emerged, changing the focus to enriching human
learning and experience, or what is known as "unity in diversity."
All learners share the same core principles of learning, motivation, and effective
instruction. Language, ethnicity, race, beliefs, and socioeconomic background, on the other hand,
can all have an impact on learning. In the classroom, paying close attention to these aspects
expands the options for planning and implementing effective learning settings. With all these
factors being mentioned, we should not compare our students from one another, they may have
share the same lessons, but not
2. Individual learning disparities.
Learners have diverse learning tactics, approaches, and capabilities based on prior
experience and genetics.

Every public school system in the globe is faced with the challenge of efficiently
educating huge numbers of pupils while also satisfying the individual requirements of each
student. The current waves of international migration make this an especially formidable
challenge: schools, teachers, and school systems must adapt to an increasingly diverse student
body with a wide range of demands.
 The core concern is: How can we guarantee that all learners, regardless of background of
birth, family of origin, religion, gender, or cognitive skills, have the chance to learn and attain
their full potential?
Tracking is a method of grouping students with comparable achievement levels into
classes, study programs, or schools in answer to this difficulty. The goal is to establish more
homogeneous student groupings, with the hope that this will make it easier for teachers to adjust
instruction to the requirements of their pupils.
Individuals are born with their own traits and talents, which they develop over time.
Furthermore, individuals have developed their own preferences for how they like to learn and
how quickly they learn as a result of their education and social acculturation. However, these
preferences aren't always helpful in assisting students in achieving their learning objectives.
Educators must assist students in examining their learning preferences and, if required, expanding
or modifying them. Another important factor determining learning outcomes is the interaction
between learner differences and curricular and environmental variables. In general, educators
must be sensitive to individual variances. They must also consider how learners perceive different
teaching approaches and resources in terms of how well they accept and adapt to these variations.

3. Social influences on learning.

Social interactions, interpersonal relationships, and communication with others all have
an impact on learning.
Our interactions with significant persons have a huge impact on our learning, which starts
at birth. Our parents, particularly our moms, are our earliest and most important relationships,
followed by our families. Our connections with others stimulate growth by involving the core
human capacities of knowing, caring, and willing. Relationships with people help us validate or
adjust our perceptions of reality and ourselves, and they also assist others do the same.
Interacting with others in a social setting is also a good way to investigate reality and gain
insight and understanding. Greater love, fellowship, unity, illumination, happiness, awareness,
certainty, awakening, and well-being are all aided by investigating truth with others. Learning can
be advanced and accelerated by having students ask one other questions and assist one another in
finding solutions. Peers may frequently make comments to one another in a way that is more
simply clearly understood, gaining greater knowledge in the process. In play and social activities,
children can learn a lot.
When a student gets the chance to engage and cooperate with others on instructional
activities, their learning is increased. Flexible thinking and social competency are encouraged in
learning environments that allow for social interactions and respect variety. Individuals have the
chance for perspective taking and reflective thinking in interactive and collaborative educational
situations, which may lead to better levels of cognitive, social, and moral growth, as well as self-
esteem.
Those principles are just few of many. However, I chose them because those are some of the basics in
understanding the nature of human, may it be virtual, modular, or blended learning. Whatever setting you
find yourself in, those principles are applicable in a daily basis.