Developing Student-Centered Attitudes Toward the Classroom

Resources in Foundational Concepts focus on core underlying values and principles involved with student-centered pedagogy, particularly the proactive construction of learner-centered teaching environments that provide every student with the opportunities and resources appropriate for maximizing their potential.

In each of the topic pages, you will find a brief overview of a particular concept followed by some example practices and tips, and questions for self-reflection. The Foundational Concepts series has tips and practices designed to be easy to implement in a variety of contexts. After completing this series, you will find more details and practices specific to individual teaching situations and course types in Applications in Specific Contexts.