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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
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Student-Centered Course Design: Empowering Students to Become Self-Directed Learners
Hains, Bryan J.; Smith, Brittany
Journal of Experiential Education, v35 n2 p357-374 Spr 2012
With the recent promotion of learner-centered philosophies, educators are beginning to accept the idea that learning is a constructive process. But this philosophical shift has been met with some resistance from both students and faculty. This case study examines the development of a student-designed experiential course from both student and faculty perspectives. Seven undergraduate students developed and implemented a 12-day experiential learning course with eight learning outcomes. Discussion revolves around faculty and student hesitation, student motivation, faculty selection, course evaluation, and interpersonal development.
Descriptors: Student Centered Curriculum, Curriculum Design, Courses, Experiential Learning, Student Empowerment, Case Studies, Undergraduate Students, College Faculty, Student Motivation, Resistance to Change, Agricultural Education, Teacher Selection, Course Evaluation, Interpersonal Relationship, Student Attitudes, Teacher Attitudes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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