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MAJOLA, Moffat Xolani. Exploring learner-centred approaches in Business Studies grades 10-12. IJTL [online]. 2020, vol.15, n.1, pp.101-113. ISSN 2519-5670.

This is a literature review of different scholars on learner-centred approaches to teach Business Studies in grades 10-12. The researcher engaged and reviewed literature in order to identify and analyse learner-centred approaches of teaching Business Studies in grades 10-12. Documents such as CAPS, Business Studies books and articles have been explored and analysed for the purpose of identifying learner-centred approaches to teach Business Studies. The objective is to identify and analyse different approaches that teachers can use to teach learners which engage and acknowledge the learner as knowledge producer. The main focus today on teaching is how the learner learns the content rather than focusing on what they learn as well as how they will apply the content in real life situations such as a business environment whether owning or working in the business. Methodologies of teaching and learning are the primary focus now of teaching. You can be a content guru but it is useless if one does not have clear and usable strategies, approaches and methods of presenting the content to the learners to the extent that ensures learners understand and that they are able to apply the content. Constructivism theory is used to engage articles and elaborate on the learner-centred approaches. The author identified the following; oral presentation, learner-teacher (learner as a teacher), learners as designer of teaching and learning aids, question and answer method, group-discussion, problem-solving, project-based learning, case studies and simulation. It is recommended that teachers also make use of field trip in order to familiarise learners with their future environment (businesses as workplace, and/ or inviting successful entrepreneurs to motivate learners about business environment.

Palavras-chave : learner-centred approach; oral presentation; case study; project-based learning; gaming.

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