Student-Centered Learning in Online Courses
Student-centered learning can be traced as far back as the theories of Hayward in 1905, and Dewey in 1956 (O’Sullivan, 2003). Piaget’s (2013) theory on constructivism also provides a foundation because it posits that learners produce knowledge and meaning from experiences, encouraging teachers to function as mentors, coaches, and consultants asking students questions so they can reach those understandings.