The document discusses learning centers, which are physical spaces that allow students to learn independently or in small groups using various multimedia materials and teacher guides. Learning centers originated in the 1960s-1970s based on open educational systems that supported self-learning and group activities. Learning centers can be divided into dry carrels containing non-electric materials and wet carrels containing electric materials like computers. The advantages of learning centers include self-paced learning, active learning, and flexible teacher roles, while the disadvantages include high costs and time required for planning.

1. Learning Center
Learning Center refers to the
physical learning space for student.
Students can control learning by
themselves both individual work and
in small group. There are learning
materials as multimedia forms and
teacher guides.

2. The Origin of Learning Center
Learning Center based on the Open
Educational System in 1960s – 1970s.
The base classes form support
self-learning, do activities by themselves
and work in group.

3. Learning Center Forms

4. Learning Center is divided into two
types of carrels
1. Dry Carrel consist of books or non-
electric materials
2.Wet Carrel consist of electric
materials such as tape, TV monitor,
video player, computer, etc.

5. Learning Center’s Advantage
Self-pacing
Active learning
Teacher Role
Group Process

6. Learning Center’s Disadvantage
Planning, organizing and the material
collecting take more time and lots of money.
Instructor who organize learning center
must manage good classes system.

7. Examples of Learning Center
Cadaveric Surgical Training Center

8. Planting Process Remedial Centers

9. Circuit Production Enrichment Center

10. References
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