Learner-centeredness in lower-secondary English classes

Abstract

The bachelor thesis deals with learner-centeredness in teaching English in lower secondary classes. The paper is divided into two parts. Within the theoretical framework of the thesis, the historical development of learner-centeredness is outlined, learner-centred principles are analysed in detail, and a characteristic of the role of the learner and the teacher is provided. In addition, several advantages and disadvantages of this approach are discussed as well as brief characteristics of a lower secondary English learner. The research in the practical part is conducted in the form of unstructured observations that are subsequently analysed in comparison to information provided in the theoretical part