Philadelphia is a city of neighborhoods. South Philadelphia has a mainly immigrant, working-class population, while North Philadelphia and areas west of University Park are rough and somewhat rundown. Some of the best older suburbs lie along the old Pennsylvania Railroad âMain Lineâ running to the west.
In general usage, the term direct instruction refers to (1) instructional approaches that are structured, sequenced, and led by teachers, and/or (2) the presentation of academic content to students by teachers, such as in a lecture or demonstration.
The following description of student-centered instruction provides another. starting point for conversations about student-centered learning: Student-centered instruction [SCI] is an instructional approach in which students. influence the content, activities, materials, and pace of learning. This learning. model places the student (learner) in the center of the learning process.