LESSON 12 Information Technology in Support of Student-Centered Learning In this lesson, we shall see how the teacher can expand his options to make himself more effective and relevant in the 21 st millennium information age. In addition, suggestions shall be made on how a student-centered classroom (SCL) can be supported by information technology (IT). The Traditional Classroom It may be observed that classrooms are usually arranged with neat columns and rows of student chairs, while the teacher stands in front of the classroom or sits behind his desk. This situation is necessitated by the need to maintain classroom discipline, also to allow the teacher to control classroom activities through lecture presentation and teacher – led discussions. The SCL Classroom Desiring to gain effectiveness, efficiency and economy in administration and instruction, schools in these developed economies have also adopted the support of ICT’s. Their students have now beco...
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