STUDENT CENTERED TEACHING METHODOLOGY

Registration ID: IJNRD_304715

Published ID: IJNRD2503325

: Click Here to Get

About Hard Copy and Transparent Peer Review Report

MEERA PRASAD, Dr. SARITA KARADWAL

The history of education is rich with various theories and approaches, many of which remain poorly understood by the general public and even by the educators themselves. One common misconception arises from the term "best practice," which is often taken to mean teaching methods that are proven to be effective in promoting student achievement, but in educational discourse, it refers to practices aligned with certain educational theories. At the heart of education lies a dual focus: academic excellence, which is measured by both individual and institutional performance, and equity, which aims to ensure that each student achieves rigorous learning standards. Parents widely recognize the importance of knowledge and skills in their children's future success, even if they themselves have had limited education. This understanding forms the backbone of public support for compulsory schooling, as it equips children with foundational knowledge and skills essential for adulthood. The core educational goals include ensuring that students acquire basic skills—reading, writing, and arithmetic—while also fostering higher-order thinking skills. While some educational theorists suggest that these thinking skills can be developed without the necessary foundational knowledge, this view is contested by the broader educational community, which emphasizes the importance of knowledge acquisition. This paper examines the theoretical framework of learner-centered instruction, which is built on the idea that teaching should cater to individual students' developmental stages, learning styles, and other personal characteristics. Despite its appeal, this approach has been criticized for its lack of empirical support, especially in terms of improving student achievement. The focus on engagement and enjoyment in learning, typical of learner-centered methods, can sometimes overshadow the more important educational goals of ensuring long-term proficiency in foundational skills. In contrast, a more practical regulatory alternative—value-added assessment—has been proposed to better measure teacher effectiveness by assessing student achievement gains, adjusted for student differences. This method aligns more closely with the public's expectations for improved student outcomes. The paper suggests that while innovative educational theories such as learner-centered instruction may offer some value, they must be carefully scrutinized to ensure they do not detract from the core mission of education: equipping students with the knowledge and skills necessary for success in life. This study emphasizes the need for education to balance the engagement of students with the rigorous acquisition of knowledge, offering a critique of some current pedagogical trends while proposing more effective and evidence-based alternatives for teacher training and assessment.

Published Paper   E-Certificate

MEERA PRASAD & Dr. SARITA KARADWAL (March-2025). STUDENT CENTERED TEACHING METHODOLOGY. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, 10(3), d222-d227. https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2503325.pdf

Volume 10 Issue 3, March-2025

Pages : d222-d227

Paper Reg. ID: IJNRD_304715

Published Paper Id: IJNRD2503325

Research Area: Arts1 All

Author Type: Indian Author

Country: Greater noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Published Paper PDF: https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2503325.pdf

Published Paper URL: https://ijnrd.org/viewpaperforall?paper=IJNRD2503325

Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT(IJNRD)

UGC CARE JOURNAL PUBLICATION | ISSN: 2456-4184 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.76 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016

An International UGC CARE JOURNAL PUBLICATION, Low Cost, Scholarly Open Access, Peer-Reviewed, Refereed Journal Impact Factor 8.76 Calculate by Google Scholar and Semantic Scholar | AI-Powered Research Tool, Multidisciplinary, Monthly, Multilanguage Journal Indexing in All Major Database & Metadata, Citation Generator

Publisher: IJNRD (IJ Publication) Janvi Wave | IJNRD.ORG | IJNRD.COM | IJPUB.ORG

© 2026 - Authors hold the copyright of this article. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. and The Open Definition. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0). 🛡️ Disclaimer: The content, data, and findings in this article are based on the authors’ research and have been peer-reviewed for academic purposes only. Readers are advised to verify all information before practical or commercial use. The journal and its editorial board are not liable for any errors, losses, or consequences arising from its use.

Call For Paper - Volume 11 | Issue 4 | April 2026

IJNRD is a Scholarly Open Access, Peer-Reviewed, Refereed, and UGC CARE Journal Publication with a High Impact Factor of 8.76 (calculated by Google Scholar & Semantic Scholar | AI-Powered Research Tool). It is a Multidisciplinary, Monthly, Low-Cost, and Transparent Peer Review Journal Publication that adheres to the New UGC CARE Transparent Peer-Reviewed Journal Policy and aligns with Scopus Journal Publication standards to ensure the highest level of research quality and credibility.

IJNRD offers comprehensive Journal Publication Services including indexing in all major databases and metadata repositories, Digital Object Identifier (Crossref DOI) assignment for each published article with additional fees, citation generation tools, and full Open Access visibility to enhance global research reach and citation impact.

The INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (IJNRD) aims to advance applied, theoretical, and experimental research across diverse academic and professional fields. The journal promotes global knowledge exchange among researchers, developers, academicians, engineers, and practitioners, serving as a trusted platform for innovative, peer-reviewed journal publication and scientific collaboration.

Indexing Coverage: Google Scholar, SSRN, ResearcherID-Publons, Semantic Scholar (AI-Powered Research Tool), Microsoft Academic, Academia.edu, arXiv.org, ResearchGate, CiteSeerX, ResearcherID (Thomson Reuters), Mendeley, DocStoc, ISSUU, Scribd, and many other recognized academic repositories.

Transparent Peer Review Journal Publication: IJNRD operates a strict double-blind peer review system managed by 3000+ expert reviewers, ensuring ethical, unbiased, and high-quality review for every research paper.

For Indian Authors : Get a transparent peer review report from Scholar9.com for just ₹1000. View Sample Report

For Foreign Authors : A detailed peer review report is available through Scholar9.com for $20 USD. View Sample Report

Transparent Peer Review Journal Publication

⭐ Transparent Peer Review | 🕵️‍♂️ Double-Blind | 👨‍🏫 3000+ Expert Reviewers | 🇮🇳 Report for India Author ₹1000 | 🌐 Report for Foreign Author $20 | 📄 Sample Reports on Scholar9.com | 🌍 High Credibility | ⚖️ Ethical & Unbiased Evaluation

How to submit the paper?

By Our website

Click Here to Submit Paper Online

By Mail

Send your paper to editor@ijnrd.org

Recently, the UGC discontinued the UGC-CARE Journal List and introduced new parameters that allow publication in Transparent Peer-Reviewed (Refereed) Journals. IJNRD is Transparent Peer Review Journal Valid As per New UGC Notification.

You can now publish your research paper in IJNRD.ORG. IJNRD is a Transparent Peer-Reviewed Open Access (Refereed Journal), UGC and UGC CARE Approved, Crossref DOI, Multidisciplinary, Impact Factor calculate by Google Scholar. As an International, open-access, and online journal, Publishing with us ensures wider reach, academic credibility, and enhanced recognition for your work.

For more details, refer to the official notice: UGC Public Notice

⭐ Low Cost ₹1570 | 📚 UGC CARE Approved | 🔍 Peer-Reviewed | 🌐 Open Access | 🔗 Crossref DOI & Global Indexing | 📊 Google Scholar Impact Factor | 🧪 Multidisciplinary

Submit Paper Online  Call for Paper  About IJNRD UGC CARE Approval

Important Dates for Current issue

Paper Submission Open For: April 2026

Current Issue: Volume 11 | Issue 4 | April 2026

Impact Factor: 8.76

Last Date for Paper Submission: Till 30-Apr-2026

Notification of Review Result: Transparent peer review process - your paper is evaluated by experts, and you receive acceptance or rejection updates via email and SMS.

Publication of Paper: Once all documents are submitted, your paper is published without delay, and you can instantly download your certificate and confirmation letter online.

Frequency: Monthly (12 issue Annually).

Journal Type: IJNRD is an international open-access journal offering Low Cost Journal Publication, transparent Peer Review Journal Publication, Crossref DOI, and multidisciplinary research visibility under UGC CARE Approved Journal Publication.

Subject Category: Research Area

Approval, Licenses and Indexing: More Details

Call For Paper - Volume 11 | Issue 4 | April 2026

IJNRD.org offers low-cost journal publication starting at ₹1570 with UGC CARE Approved, refereed, peer-reviewed, open-access publishing. This multidisciplinary monthly journal, available in both online and print formats, features a strong Google Scholar-based impact factor of 8.76, Transparent Peer Review, CrossRef DOI, global indexing, fast publication, and complete metadata for maximum research visibility and citation impact across multidisciplinary domains.

Volume 11 | Issue 4 | April 2026 | IJNRD Transparent Peer Review Certificate | Submit Paper Online till 30-Apr-2026

⭐ UGC CARE Approved Refereed Journal | 🔍 Transparent Peer Review | 🌐 Open Access Publishing | 💰 Low-Cost ₹1570 | 🔗 CrossRef DOI & Global Indexing | 📊 Google Scholar Impact Factor 8.76 | 🧪 Multidisciplinary | Online & Print

Submit Paper Online