Unit 3 LEARNER-CENTERED PEDAGOGY

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DELIVERY MODALITIES

Intended Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
v discuss the nature of learner-centered teaching modalities, structures, methods and strategies
that facilitate differentiated teaching to suit learners’ gender, needs, strengths, interests and
experiences; and
v select appropriate learner-centered modalities, methodologies and strategies based on learners’
diverse needs, learning styles and backgrounds.

The learning delivery modalities that schools can adopt may be one or a combination
of the following, depending on the local health conditions, the availability of resources, and the
particular context of the learners in the school or locality:

1. Face-to-face refers to a modality where the students and the teacher are both physically
present in the classroom, and there are opportunities for active engagement, immediate
feedback, and socio-emotional development of learners (Tibon, J.A., 2020).

It is the most traditional type of learning instruction. Learners benefit from a greater
level of interaction with their fellow students as well. In face-to-face learning, students are held
accountable for their progress at the class’ specific meeting date and time. Face-to-face
learning ensures a better understanding and recollection of lesson content and gives class
members a chance to bond with one another.
2. Blended Learning is learning that is facilitated by the effective combination of different
modes of delivery, models of teaching and styles of learning, and is based on transparent
communication among all parties involved with a course. (Heinze, A.; C. Procter, 2004).

This is also described as “integrative learning”, “hybrid learning”, “multi-method

learning”. “it combines classroom learning, mobile learning, and online learning.”

Kinds of Blended Learning

Watch: 7-1 The Blended Learning Perspective @
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1. Model 1: Face-to-Face Driver
In the face-to-face model, the teacher delivers the curricula most of the time and
utilizes online learning at certain times with the purpose to augment or provide an
alternative experience. Instruction is provided in a computer laboratory or assigned
tasks are uploaded online.

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2. Model 2: Rotation
In a particular course or subject, students rotate on a fixed schedule between learning
online in a one-to-one, self-paced learning environment and being inside the
classroom with a face-to-face teacher. This is the model that is in between the
traditional face-to-face learning and online learning.

3. Model 3: Flex
This model uses an online platform that delivers most of the course. Support to
learning is provided as needed through on-site support or by an online tutor who
facilitates the tutorial or small group sessions. Sessions can be arranged into
synchronous or asynchronous. Course participants may work on their tasks at any
convenient time as long as it is within the confines of the course duration.

4. Model 4: Online Lab

The online-lab model uses an online platform in delivering the course but is located in
a physical classroom or computer laboratory. Since the lessons are in modular format
and available in the online program, teacher assistants supervise these classes.
However, they may not provide the needed expertise if learners seek assistance.
Furthermore, students who are enrolled in an Online Lab model of blended learning
may be enrolled in a traditional classroom courses at the same time and therefore
have block schedules.

5. Model 5: Self-Blend
The self-blended model is a system provided by the school where the students can
choose the courses they would like to have in addition to their typical brick-and-mortar
classroom classes. This model is always remote - a major difference from the Online
Lab.

6. Model 6: Online Driver

The online-driver model utilizes a platform and a teacher that delivers all curricula.
Students remotely work on their program most of the time. If ever there is a face-to-
face component, it is made optional or if ever it is required for the students to go to the
physical learning environment such as in a school, then it can be extracurricular
activities augmenting the curriculum.

Planning and managing blended learning experiences are very similar to planning and
managing a brick-and-mortar school with courses or subjects integrating technology. It needs
to be system-wide as the school makes a plan, develops guidelines for students to follow for
the use of technology in a blended format and provide a resource guide. A lot of preparation is
needed in designing a blended format Technology has to be prepared. The back-end and
front-end infrastructures of blended learning have to be put in place as well as the content in
varied multimedia formats. Teachers and teachers’ assistants who will act as online tutors and
assistants need to be pedagogically capacitated (Bilbao, et. al., 2019).

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3. Technology-based Learning is the learning of content via all electronic technology,
including the Internet, intranets, satellite broadcasts, audio and video tape, video and audio
conferencing, Internet conferencing, chat rooms, e-bulletin boards, webcasts, computer-based
instruction, and CD-ROM. Technology-based learning also encompasses related terms, such
as online learning and web-based learning that only include learning that occurs via the
Internet, and computer-based learning that is restricted to learning using computers. E-
learning is synonymous with TBL and has largely replaced it in scholarship and industry as the
term of choice. Therefore, the report uses these terms interchangeably.

TBL is distinguished from distance learning or technology-delivered learning in that

TBL includes methodologies, where instructors and learners are in the same room or
instruction is computer-based and there is no ‘distance’ involved. On the other hand, TBL is
more narrowly defined in that it does not include text-based learning and courses conducted
via written correspondence that would be covered by either distance learning or technology-
delivered learning. Furthermore, technology-enhanced learning describes a methodology in
which technology plays a subordinate role and serves to enrich a traditional face-to-face
classroom (Kooler, et. al.).

4. Distance Learning is a form of learning without face-to-face contact with the teacher and
delivered via telecommunications. In the past, this involved correspondence courses wherein
the student corresponded with the teacher via mails. This turned out to be beneficial since
universities added students without having to construct classrooms while they enjoy being able
to work anytime and anywhere at their convenience. With the advent of newer technologies,
distance learning is delivered via computer-based media thus called online learning or e-
learning. This made classrooms borderless and learning boundless. This was enhanced by the
emergence of web 2.0 tools which made collaborative learning easier (Bilbao, et. al., 2019).

Types of Distance Learning Courses:

Distance Learning via Video Conferencing

Video conferencing is no more a new concept. Widely used for business

conferencing now this technology is used to learn and teach online. Without physical
presence in the classroom, students can get classroom-like experiences and learn from
teachers sitting thousands of miles away. Fast Internet data and advance computing make
distance learning really enjoyable.

Synchronous

Synchronous distance learning: Learning by chatting online, teleconferencing and
sitting in a classroom. This type of learning offers less flexibility and affects the student’s
life to an extent. It is, nevertheless, the most popular form of distance learning and
continuing education programs, as it makes interaction between students and professors
easy.

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Asynchronous

Asynchronous distance learning typically has a set weekly time limit, but otherwise
provides the students with the freedom to work at their own free will. Students have more
communication with other fellow students and communicate through online notice boards.

Hybrid Distance Learning

Hybrid or Blended courses are a combination of synchronous and asynchronous
learning. Hybrid learning courses are in which the students are required to be available at
fixed time in the Internet chat room or classroom. Though, the students are allowed to
complete assignments at their own pace and later submit them online.

Computer-Based Distance Learning

Computer-based learning; here the students are required to assemble in a computer
lab or in a classroom at a fixed time.

Fixed Time Online Courses

In these courses, the students are required to log in to their online accounts at a
specified time. Such courses are the most common form of distance learning. Although
they are absolutely online, live chats are a regular part of the course.

Open Schedule Online Courses

This type of online course gives you maximum freedom. The students are
provided with mailing lists, email, Internet-based textbooks and bulletin boards to finish
their assignments. At the beginning of the course, the students are provided with a
schedule, but are allowed to work at their own velocity as long as the students stick to the
schedule.

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References:

Bilbao, Purita P. et. al. (2019). Technology for Teaching and Learning 1. Quezon City, Metro
Manila: Lorimar Publishing, Inc.

Corpuz, Brenda B. and Gloria G. Salandanan. (2015). Principles of Teaching 1. Quezon City,
Metro Manila: Lorimar Publishing, Inc.

Face-to-face learning (n.d.). Top Hot Glossary. Retrieved on August 5, 2021, from
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Kooler, Vinz et. al. (n.d.) What is technology-based learning (TBL)? Technology-Based
Learning Strategies. Retrieved on August 6, 2021, from https://www.doleta.gov/
reports/papers/tbl_paper_final.pdf

Tibon, Jenny Ann P. (2020). Blended learning. The New Normal in Basic Education. Retrieved
on August 5, 2021, from https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=f4c146a9-7ef0-
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Types of Distance Learning Education. Retrieved on August 6, 2021, from https://www.

philippineseducation.info/distance-education/types-of-distance-education.html

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