ASSESS

Activity 1: Put a check mark (✓) before each item if the teaching practice satisfies
the development and social factors, and individual differences of learning: put an
X mark if not.

✔1. A teacher varies the level of difficulty of the same task for bright and slow learners.

✔2. A teacher allows a learner in Social Science to explain the answer to the question in the
dialect in which the learner is fluent and the class understands.

✔ 3. Mr. Ramos asks far-sighted learners to be seated in front.

✖ 4. Mrs. Jurado tolerates the minor misbehavior of a learner.

✖ 5. Miss Renante discourages the use of local materials in the Art projects of her learners.

✔ 6. A teacher cites cultural practices of the students as examples for learning.

✔ 7. Mr. Ruma asks the fast learners to coach or mentor the learners needing assistance.

✔ 8. Miss Pascual tells Rema, the class singer, to enroll in the Special Program for the Arts
track.

✖ 9.Girlie was told by the teacher to concentrate on academics, not on the school paper
assignment.

✔ 10. The Science teacher asks for the help of the school nurse to explain fertilization.
Activity 2: Through symbolism, present the development and social factors and
individual differences of learning creatively. In a short paragraph, explain the
implications of the symbolism presented.

Learning is just a rite of passage. In this picture presented above, I’ll explain why
I chose this as a symbol. Well, we develop our skills whether in school or in the nature of
environment and the social factors that affects our learning, the kid’s learning is, might
because of the individual differences. We learn from each other, we adapt each other’s
knowledge and yah as you can see at the pic, they are different from each other, some are
artist, some are mediocre, painter and yet they learn effectively and creatively just because
sometimes differences and authenticity aint bad.

CHALLENGE

1. Why is it important for beginning teachers to be aware of the learner-

centered psychological principles for school reform?

It is important to be aware of the principles because if they (teachers) teach their

students, they (the students) can know the difference between good and bad. The centered
of teachers is to give their knowledge to their students, whether psychological or basic
principles. The new purpose of education is that - helping learners communicate with others,
find relevant and accurate information for the task at hand, and be co-learners with teachers
in diverse settings that go beyond school walls.

2. With your knowledge on the salient features of RA 10533 or the Enhanced

Basic Education Curriculum, what is the importance of applying the learner-
centered psychological principles to teaching?

IT’S AN ACT ENHANCING THE PHILIPPINE BASIC EDUCATION SYSTEM BY

STRENGTHENING ITS CURRICULUM AND INCREASING THE NUMBER OF YEARS
FOR BASIC EDUCATION, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFORE AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.

The key is applying. Teacher training must have included psychology. The learner-
centered principles are well understood. But being able to apply is more important because
the applied principle can help the learner, make learning easier and better. A teacher just
need to tap those reserves and presto! If the student feels comfortable, accepted, given
something to be curious about, gets help where needed but not too much, there might have
love (always) at learning.

3. Do you think that the length of service in teaching guarantees effectiveness

in implementing the learner-centered principles? Defend your answer.

When dealing with human beings, even well educated human beings, there are no
guarantees. As far as teaching goes, experience is perhaps the best way to improve your
abilities. Student motivation is always the essential ingredient to mentoring a successful
student. The tough part is that motivation comes from within. There can be numerous
mitigating factors creating obstacles that can make implementing learner centered principles
extremely difficult. The teacher must navigate the belief system and perception of the
student. In cases where the student comes from a home skeptical of the value of learning it
may not be possible to have a total success, but every teacher should be laying the
groundwork that may spell success for another teacher down the line. If, and when the
student’s learning interest is sparked and they become motivated , nothing can stop them
from learning.

The effectiveness of any teacher dependent on the person. Even though the length of
time teaching provides opportunity for experience and on-going learning - there is a huge
difference between a teacher who has passion for their work, values education, feels a desire
to build up children and societies, is willing to work hard and constantly learn and replace
actions with those that are later found to be better. Many things can impact the effectiveness
of a teacher, but the bottom line is their soul - and how they use all of those things that can
positively impact them

HARNESS

Find a partner and do the following:

1. Interview a new and seasoned teacher in your school. List his or her practices in terms of
implementing the learner-centered principles of learning. Which among his or her practices,
do you believe, is the best or is most effective?

2. Search for and download an article or study on teachers' best practices along
with conducting an assessment to a diversity of learners. Which among these
practices do you believe is very effective?

Many teaching strategies work for any classroom, no matter what the age of the
students or the subject. When a teacher implements a combination of effective teaching
strategies, their students have more opportunities to perform better in class.
For me, two of the most effective practices are; model as you teach and work as a
team, because, Some students will need to see more than one example to get a good
understanding and working as a team can help the student to succeed.

https://www.classcraft.com/blog/effective-teaching-strategies-for-every-
classroom/

CHAPTER ASSESSMENT

Instructions: Read the statements and decide which of the given choices would answer the
question correctly or complete the statement. Encircle the letter of your answer.

1. The 14 Learner-Centered psychological principles are divided along the following areas,
except _____

a. physical and psychomotor

b. cognitive and metacognitive

c. developmental and social

d. individual differences

2. Which of the following best describes an intentional learning environment?

a. The school is complete with modern-day facilities and equipment.

b. Learners are aware of their learning process and use tools to enhance this learning process.
c. The teachers are experts in their fields and had finished postgraduate studies.

d. Teachers use technology in lesson presentations and activities.

3. In creating their personal goals, learners are best assisted by their teachers when they
________

a. set time for dialogues with their teachers and administrators

b. are mandated to attend seminars, recollections, and retreats

C. are dictated upon by both their parents and teachers because they are still young

d. are guided to make their own, considering their experiences and aspirations in life

4. Which of the following is the very heart of constructivism?

a. New knowledge is created from old knowledge.

b. Social interaction creates meaningful learning experiences.

c. Use of contrived experiences creates meaningful learning situations.

d. Group activities mean more active participation and engagement of everybody.

5. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strategic thinker?

a. does not easily give up even in difficult situations

b. uses knowledge in different ways to solve problems and address concerns and issues

c. uses experiments and trial-and-error methods to find the best solution to a problem

d. asks others for possible solutions to problems before thinking of his or her solution

6. A person's inner drive to do something without necessarily being forced by someone is

called _____

a. encouragement
b. motivation

c. emotional state

d. affective domain

7. Which of the following is NOT an intrinsic motivation?

a to make one's parents happy

b. to avoid punishment

c. to attain personal gratification

d. to prepare for one's future.

8. Which of the following is NOT a part of the diversity of learners?

a. Multiple Intelligences

b. Differentiated Instruction

c. Learning Styles

d. Dale's Cone of Experience

9. Which of the following is NOT a positive response in a diverse classroom?

a. Multicultural teaching is an approach to education that promotes learning of other cultures

and healthy social skills in a multicultural setting.

b. Classrooms are melting pots of all kinds of students with diverse abilities, characteristics,
dispositions, and needs.

c. Using different activities and games in multicultural classrooms is an excellent way to

foster inclusivity and encourage students to share their heritage.
d The seating arrangements of learners are by their social status and backgrounds to
establish order and unity in the classroom.

10. Which of the following is the best purpose of assessment?

a. School leaders use assessment results as a basis for the rehiring of teachers.

b Assessment results improve students' learning and teachers' teaching strategies and
techniques.

c. Assessment results help determine the number of students to be retained and promoted
in a particular grade level.

d. Assessment results are used for school planning and teacher support systems.

11. To make teaching effective for all the learners, several important factors have to be
considered, EXCEPT the ______

a. teacher

b. learning materials

c. nature of the subject matter

d school policies and rules

12. According to research, learning is best developed when the _______

a. learners are pressured to do their tasks

b. expectation for success is set high

c. learners compete with each other

d teacher reprimands those with low

13. Which of the following is the most appropriate way of supporting the unique learning
needs of preschool learners?

a. gives projects and assignments to do at home

b. shows colorful reading materials

c. provides regular hands-on activities

d integrates play in their daily activities

14. Learners are more engaged in the teaching and learning process when the following is
observed by the teacher:

a. gives complex ideas about the topic

b topics are significant to the learners' everyday life situations

c. topics are presented through role plays

d. topics are project-based

15. What best describes the learning environment?

a. It is the totality of all the physical structure and facility that a school has.

b. It encompasses the context and the culture of a school.

c It is the diverse physical location, context, and culture in which students learn.

d. It is composed of all things the students pay for in their tuition and miscellaneous fees.