Students Today are Different . Traditionally, a course has been teacher centered and knowledge based . Now the focus has shifted to learner centered and learning based. Students are opting to learn anytime, anywhere with distance courses and with multiple educational providers. Students today are different.
Students approach learning with different questions.
Some learn by asking why is this important. Others want to know what the facts are. Another group is interested in the process of how it works. And still others take what is learned and ask what if . These questions indicate a student focus or style preference.