ANPS TC 2020

Student engagement can be every
educator’s challenge regardless of how
many years of experience they are in the
field. Student-centred classrooms might
be something which is ideal for some but
difficult for other teachers to establish. A
student-centred classroom requires a
teacher to loosen its grip in ‘controlling’ the
class by allowing the learners to construct
their knowledge through active
participation. Science learning stations
use differentiated instruction where
learners can gather information based on
their skill or interest. Student motivation is
increased as they work on an activity of
their interest and appropriate level without
the pressure from peers to finish the
activity at the same time. Learners benefit
from opportunities working alone or by
collaboration with other students. The
teacher as a facilitator of the learning
process ensures that the students will
share responsibility for their own learning.