Home⇛Psychology and Education: A Multidisciplinary Journal⇛vol. 21 no. 2 (2024)

The Lived Experiences of Teacher Education Students Enrolled in a Student-Centered Environment: A Phenomenological Study

Mark Vincent Aquino | April Rose Vicente | Juliefer Fernando

Discipline: others in psychology

 

Abstract:

The research investigates the lived experience of teacher education students enrolled in a student-centered classroom environment. A classroom environment plays a vital role in developing academic performance through differentiated learning experiences. In the Philippine higher education under the implementation of a new curriculum, a focus on student-centered teaching approach was highlighted to achieve the goals of outcome-based education. The study about the students’ lived experiences in a student-centered classroom setting could determine the strengths and weaknesses of the teaching methodology. In achieving the research objectives, the researchers conducted a series of classroom observations to observe the student’s behavior in a student-centered approach. In the latter part of the semester, an interview among the enrolled students was conducted. The study is a qualitative method using the phenomenological approach wherein the lived experiences of the students are documented and analyzed. The findings revealed that interpersonal skills, creativity, and self-esteem were aspects of personality that were improved in a student-centered classroom environment. This reveals that the current trend in teaching approach contributes not only to the academic achievement of the students but also to their personal development.



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