Challenges Faced by School Management in Transforming a Conventional Teaching Classroom to a Learner-Centered Teaching Classroom Using Active-Learning Pedagogies

Abstract

This research is aimed to study all the challenges that a school management faces in an effort to change the teaching and learning philosophy from conventional to learner-centered approach using active-learning strategies. This research has also focused on the aspects of why teaching and learning strategies in schools need a significant shift keeping in view all the 21st Century skills and students’ learning needs. Through this research the researcher has tried to communicate a burning issue which is also a general misconception around the world that student-centered teaching through active learning can only be followed in schools following Problem-based/Project -based learning approach. Irrespective of the curriculum, any teaching and learning philosophies can be adopted keeping in view the main objective of creating life-long learners. The scope of this research is quite huge as it encompasses all the important pillars of education, with school management at the top of the hierarchy.

Keywords: Conventional teaching, learner-centered teaching, 21st Century skills, active learning, life-long learners