Benchmarking the Degree of Implementation of Learner-Centered Approaches |
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| Authors: | Phyllis Blumberg and Laura Pontiggia |
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| Institution: | (1) Teaching and Learning Center, University of the Sciences, 600 S. 43rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA;(2) Statistics, University of the Sciences, 800 S. 43rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA |
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| Abstract: | We describe an objective way to measure whether curricula, educational programs, and institutions are learner-centered. This
technique for benchmarking learner-centeredness uses rubrics to measure courses on 29 components within Weimer’s five dimensions.
We converted the scores on the rubrics to four-point indices and constructed histograms that indicate how learner-centered
courses are and which specific learner-centered components are used. We applied this benchmarking technique to a curriculum
sample to illustrate how the data can be used and interpreted. These analyses form a snapshot of teaching that can be used
in accreditation self-studies and for faculty development. |
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