Innovative Learner-Centred Teaching Method for the 21st Century University Lecturers
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https://doi.org/10.66545/7vtcwg64Keywords:
Innovative, learners-centred, teaching method, 21st century, university lecturersAbstract
In order for the learners to be well groomed and make teaching-learning process seamless and interesting, this study examined innovative learner-centred teaching method for the 21st century university lecturers. The study specifically investigated innovative learners-centred teaching method for the 21st century university lecturers, various types of learner-centred teaching method, explored the benefits and challenges of learner-centred teaching method; and as well compare and contrast the teacher-centred teaching method with the learner-centred teaching method. Descriptive research design of the survey type and constructivism theory
were employed to guide the study. The basic concepts and variables are defined with the reviewed of relevant literature. Also explained are the empirical studies and formulation of conceptual framework to explain the main variables of the study. The study suggests the way forward, among others, that Innovative Learner-Centred teaching method should be encouraged in the teaching and learning in Nigerian universities to stimulate the interest, performance, retention and self-efficacy of Nigerian universities students. It is further recommended that seminars and workshop should be organized for the University lecturers on some of the Innovative Learner-Centred teaching strategies to enhance better lecture delievery. By inclusion of this Innovative Learners-Centred teaching method among the 21st century university lecturers, it is believed that students' academic performance will be on the increase, lecture delievery will be better enhanced and create a better learning milleu.
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