APPLICATION

1) Open classroom The goals are individual growth, critical thinking , self-reliance, co-

operation, commitment to lifelong learning. Most important person is the student and not the teacher. It is not curriculum bound. Not age / grade locked. It is a student-centred- intensive, but relaxed teacher / pupil contact. It needs a low teacher or pupil ratio. It includes a de-emphasises schedules. Almost not control or competition. Productive and unproductive time. Students tend to have better self-concepts and are more creative

and co-operative, but academic achievements are lacking.

APPLICATION

2) Learning styles approach. Allow student to use a learning style that suits them. Example, working on soft carpet or around a table highly structured

lessons, peer teaching, computer-assisted instruction, self-learning. Subjects rotated, to be taught at different times of the day.

APPLICATION

3) Co-operative learning. Students are often in competition with each other or have to work

individually towards achieving their personal goals. Learning not only combines cognitive and affective aspercts of learning,

as well as emphasising participation and active engagement, but also stresses academic achievement and clearly defined curricular goals.

Decreases dependence on teachers. Decreases divisiveness and prejudice. Improves academic performances. Eradicates feelings of alienation, isolation, purposelessness and social

unease amongst students. Promotes positive attitudes to schools. Students prefers co-operative approaches. Teaches personal skills and life skills.

IMPLICATION

Student centred learning. Social personal development. De-emphasise rigorous, performance-orientated, test-dominated

approaches. Provide opportunity for success. Discovery learning. Respects student’s feelings and aspirations. Right to self-determination.