Learner-centered teaching in a Higher Education course: a case study with a recognized researcher in Sports Coaching

Sport coaching researchers have provided generous recommendations on the importance of developing coach education programs based learner-centered teaching (LCT) principles. However, empirical studies are rare, and without concrete examples, administrators instructors will be reluctant to adopt this approach. In case study, we used Weimer’s (2002, 2013) five dimensions LCT analyze (a) perspective a recognized researcher in development field, (b) his course plan delivery strategy, (c) students’ perceptions course. A qualitative approach was included different tools collect data. The first two authors attended all lessons, participated learning activities, took notes reflective journal. At end semester, they conducted semi-structured interview get instructor’s Finally, an e-mail sent students their perceptions. data were analyzed interpreted using concept mapping, dimensions. results showed that most respected planning course, there times when instructor felt uncomfortable playing less important role, had positive experiences, although some been taken out comfort zone with new article ends reflection recent impact COVID-19 Higher Education (HE).