A child-centered classroom is one in which

A child-centered classroom prioritizes the needs, interests, and abilities of individual learners. The teacher acts as a facilitator who adapts pedagogy flexibly to suit diverse learners. Relying solely on textbooks, segregating children by ability, or using rewards and punishments are characteristics of traditional, teacher-centered, or behaviorist approaches—not child-centered ones. Flexibility and responsiveness to individual needs are defining features of child-centered teaching.