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European Journal of Education Studies ISSN: 2501 - 1111 ISSN-L: 2501 - 1111 Available on-line at: www.oapub.org/edu Volume 3 │Issue 6 │2017 doi: 10.5281/zenodo.581682 STUDENT-CENTRED LEARNING AND TEACHING: THEORETICAL VERSUS PRACTICAL APPROACH Juneho Umi Business School, Liverpool Hope University Hope Park, Liverpool, L15 9JD, UK Abstract: Student-centred learning and teaching emphasises the way in which learning involves the students creating concepts or constructs to achieve short-term mastery but longterm retention, in-depth understanding of course material, achievement of critical thinking, creative problem-solving skills, development of a positive approach, and a level of confidence in their knowledge and skills. This study investigates both theoretical and practical approaches to student-centred learning and teaching, based on the data from students (N=35) and designed to improve student motivation considering three areas: face-to-face sessions, technology and assessments. Potential practices and theories are proposed based on the results of students’ feedback from staff-student liaison meetings, with undergraduate and postgraduate representatives. Through the qualitative data analysis, practical suggestions and implications for educators to improve student-focused learning and teaching methods arise. In particular, the importance of educational technology and multiple assessment methods provides the pedagogical shift from the tutor’s to the student’s perspective in order to enhance tangible student-centred tactics. Effective pedagogical suggestions from three different angles provide guidance for educators on how to adapt the concepts to real teaching experience. Keywords: student-centred teaching, technology, assessment For downloading the full article, please access the following link: http://oapub.org/edu/index.php/ejes/article/view/747 Copyright © The Author(s). All Rights Reserved. © 2015 – 2017 Open Access Publishing Group 272