Student Centered Curriculum: Elementary Schoo
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Conclusions
literature and personal research have led to numerous conclusions
about student-centered education. It was suggested that authentic learning happens through first
hand experience when free from teacher interruption. It was also shown that student choice
creates a contextualized learning environment with accessible information because students use
inherent motivation to request lessons about real-world concepts that are meaningful to them.
The research asserts that student choice reinforces student self-regulation, autonomy, self-control
and responsibility. The research also proposes that student-centered curriculum increases student
engagement through student choice of centers or projects.