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Student Centric Learning

By Dr. A.Vinod Kumar   |   National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Chennai
Learners enrolled: 193

Student-centric learning leans towards empowering education for the future; a comprehensive text was designed to transform the way educators approach teaching and learning. In an era where education must adapt to diverse learners and rapidly changing global demands, student-centred learning is a valuable tool for a lifelong learning approach. It represents a paradigm shift from traditional, teacher-driven instruction to an approach that prioritizes each student's unique needs, interests, and aspirations. This approach places students at the heart of the educational process, prioritizing their unique needs, interests, and voices to foster engagement, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. Each modules are designed to achieve learner-centred learning, which is achieved by empowering students to take ownership of their education, encouraging active participation, and tailoring instruction to diverse learning styles and goals.

Indicative Industry Sectors :
Education and Training
Note: This is an indicative list based on suggestions provided by course coordinators and should not be treated as final and binding.
Indicative Program Alignments :
Diploma B.Tech. M.Tech.
Summary
Course Status : Upcoming
Course Type : Elective
Language for course content : English
Duration : 8 weeks
Category :
  • Teacher Education
Credit Points : 3
Level : Diploma
Start Date : 26 Jan 2026
End Date : 30 Apr 2026
Enrollment Ends : 28 Feb 2026
Exam Date :
Translation Languages : English
NCrF Level   : 4.5 — 5.5
Industry Details : Education and Training

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Course layout

Module 1: Introduction to Student-Centric Learning

Module 2: Theoretical Foundations of Student-Centric Learning

Module 3: Principles and Practices of Student-Centric Classrooms

Module 4: Teaching Strategies for Student-Centric Learning

Module 5: Assessment in Student-Centric Learning

Module 6: Emerging Trends and Innovations

Module 7: Student Agency, Voice, and Choice (Empowering students to lead their learning journey)

Module 8: Case Studies and Real-World Applications

Books and references

  1. Hattie, J. (2012). Visible Learning for Teachers.
  2. Wiggins, G., & McTighe, J. (2005). Understanding by Design. A framework for aligning assessments with learning goals.
  3. Hattie, J. (2012). Visible Learning for Teachers. Insights on the impact of feedback and formative assessment.
  4. Frey, N., Fisher, D., & Hattie, J. (2018). Developing Assessment-Capable Visible Learners. Strategies for fostering student agency in assessment.
  5. Spector, J. M. (Ed.). (2015). The design of learning experience: Creating the future of educational technology. Springer.
  6. Kolmos, A., & de Graaff, E. (2014). “Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning in Engineering Education.” In Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research (pp. 141-161). Cambridge University Press.
  7. Dym, C. L., et al. (2005). “Engineering Design Thinking, Teaching, and Learning.” Journal of Engineering Education, 94(1), 103-120.
  8. Graham, R. (2018). “The Global State of the Art in Engineering Education.” MIT Report. Available at: https://jwel.mit.edu/assets/document/global-state-art-engineering-education
  9. Beatty, B. J. (2019). Hybrid-Flexible Course Design: Implementing Student-Directed Hybrid Classes. EdTech Books.
  10. Selber, S. A. (2020). Sustainable Technical Communication: Teaching Students to Design Responsible Technologies. IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, 63(4), 297–310.
  11. Garrison, D. R. (2011). E-Learning in the 21st Century: A Framework for Research and Practice. Routledge.

Instructor bio

Dr. A.Vinod Kumar

National Institute of Technical Teachers' Training and Research, Chennai

Dr.Vinod Kumar Adigopula is a passionate academician and believes in integrating the "learning through reflection on doing" approach into academics. He is fervent about integrating teaching into real-time engineering applications. He qualified for the GATE 2010 Exam and pursued a Master's specialisation in Transportation Engineering and Planning. Post Graduation and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology- Surat. He worked as a Postdoctoral researcher at Sultan Qaboos University. He has more than 6 years of experience as a teacher/ mentor in a technical institutions. At present serving as a Head Incharge, Extension Centre, Vijayawada, NITTTR- Chennai. His area of interest aligns with Engineering Education, Transportation Engineering, and Planning. Successfully couple of SWAYAM courses offered as an instructor. He authored 9 International Journal Papers (SCOPUS/SCI), 5 Book chapters and 2 Conference Papers. Similarly, the instructor authored a couple of books with international publishers. Eventually, he obtained 4 design patents.

Course certificate

"The SWAYAM Course Enrolment and learning is free. However, to obtain a certificate, the learner must register and take the proctored exam in person at one of the designated exam centres. The registration URL will be announced by NTA once the registration form becomes available. To receive the certification, you need to complete the online registration form and pay the examination fee. Additional details, including any updates, will be provided upon the publication of the exam registration form. For more information about the exam locations and the terms associated with completing the form, please refer to the form itself."

 

Grading Policy:

 

- Internal Assignment Score: This accounts for 30% of the final grade and is calculated based on the average of the best three assignments out of all the assignments given in the course.

- Final Proctored Exam Score: This makes up 70% of the final grade and is derived from the proctored exam score out of 100.

- Final Score: The final score is the sum of the average assignment score and the exam score.

 

Eligibility for Certification:

 

- To qualify for a certificate, you must achieve an average assignment score of at least 10 out of 30, and an exam score of at least 30 out of 70. If one of the 2 criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the Final score >=40/100.

Certificate Details:

 

- The certificate will include your name, photograph, roll number, and the percentage score from the final exam. It will also feature the logos of the Ministry of Education, SWAYAM, and NITTTR.

- Certificate Format: Only electronic certificates (e-certificates) will be issued; hard copies will not be dispatched.

 

Once again, thanks for your interest in our online courses and certification. Happy Learning.

 

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