This document summarizes the results of a survey about student-centered teaching methodologies. The survey received responses from 157 educators from 25 countries, with the largest response from the United States and Oman. It found that slightly over half of respondents are currently teaching online. While most had not received formal training in online teaching, many had adopted student-centered approaches due to beliefs that it improves learning outcomes. Respondents reported benefits such as increased student motivation and engagement but also barriers like lack of resources and large class sizes. The document concludes by providing contact information for accessing the full survey results.

1. A Comparison of Learner-Centered Applications in Oman and Other Countries Vicky Frank President Seward Inc.

2. What are the trends in using student-centered teaching methodologies, and how do these compare with the experience of workshop attendees?

3. social media and other online tools Educator Google Groups ICT Education: Those interested in the use of ICT in education development and reform around the globe with special attention to North Africa and the Middle East. WikiEducator Teacher Collaboration Forum: This discussion forum is intended to be used as platform for Teachers around the World to openly share ideas, good practices, develop content and hold workshops for the benefit of students around the world and themselves. Educator LinkedIn Groups ROLE: Establishes an (e-)learning community interested in Responsive Open Personal Learning Environments (PLEs) that focus on the learner. Technology Integration in Education: A social networking group for educators and professionals to network together in order to discuss ways in which technology can be seamlessly integrated into the education of students in grades K-College. iNACOL: The International Association for K-12 Online Learning Teacher Forums (Teachers.net) Twitter (Followed educators/groups) Facebook Groups (Tech in Sp Ed) Email Lists

4. 25 Countries 157 Respondents

5. Years Teaching Average = 15 Years

6. 23 41 Level Taught by Subject 76 8

7. How are you teaching now? 50.9% US 62 All 148 Oman 46 India 11

8. How are you teaching now? South Africa 4 New Zealand 3 All 147 Nigeria 3 Iran 5 Uganda 2

9. Have you had graduate work or professional development in writing/teaching online? Yes

10. Have you had graduate work or professional development in writing/teaching online? No

11. Did you learn student-centered methods in pre-service teaching?

12. Is student-centered teaching easier or harder than teacher-centered teaching?

13. Are you using student-centered practices in your teaching?

14. Why did you adopt a student-centered learning approach? Any other approach really doesn't work--they can't learn if it's all about you. It is a more natural way to teach...as it follows the children's interest. To provide students an opportunity to develop their own interests, provided [the learning] lies within the curricular sphere. Student-centered is better suited to online. Research shows students learn more with SCT. Technology has made student-centered methods easier to implement. To improve practical problem solving and critical thinking.

15. Why did you adopt a student-centered learning approach? It's the need of this era. It is very effective; motivating; interesting; easy for the teacher, etc. To develop students all around. It also builds their confidence and ability to construct and transfer knowledge. It fits my beliefs about teaching and learning and it suits my personal style. Self directed approach provides motivation in learning. It fits my teaching philosophy and teaching style. Technology has made student-centered methods easier to implement. To improve practical problem solving and critical thinking.

16. Why did you adopt a student-centered learning approach? Requested by superior (Head of Department) Technology has made student-centered methods easier to implement. To improve practical problem solving and critical thinking.

17. What barriers have you encountered to scl? 110/157

18. What Methodologies are you using to help students succeed? 114/157

19. Do student-centered learning approaches lead to improved student performance? 110 respondents answered this question. Yes

20. What benefits have you observed? 111/157

21. Why AREN’T YOU USING STUDENT-CENTERED PRACTICES IN YOUR TEACHING? 13/157

22. WILL YOU USE STUDENT-CENTERED PRACTICES IN FUTURE TEACHING? 8/157 13/157

23. WILL YOU USE STUDENT-CENTERED PRACTICES IN FUTURE TEACHING? 8/157 13/157

24. Future of this survey Survey is currently active at www.surveymonkey.com/s/student-centered To receive complete set of results and/or list of groups and forums, email vfrank@sewardinc.com This presentation will be available on SlideShare or by request

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