Teacher-driven classroom environments should not be vilified, and constructivism should be grounded in context. The balanced approach demonstrates that student-centeredness and teacher-centeredness can mutually contribute to the quality of learning.
Elissar Gerges is a university instructor and the Head of Science Department with more than 10 years of experience in K-12 education. She holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, K–12, from Western University, Canada, a Master of Education in Curriculum Studies and Teacher Development from the University of Toronto, Canada, and a Master of Science in Education from Walden University, USA. She is a strong advocate for science media literacy to enable all students, as active citizens, to critically evaluate science in the media to make informed decisions.
Despite its effectiveness, the control and stability associated with hierarchal school environments may lead to stagnation and lack of innovation as teachers become isolated in their classrooms.
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