linked learning in action. self directed learning focus on the learner rather than the teacher...
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Self Directed Learning
• Focus on the learner rather than the teacher• Integrates self management with self monitoring• Control gradually shifts from teachers to learners.
Learners exercise a great deal of independence in setting learning goals• Teacher models learning strategies and works with
students so that they develop the ability to use them on their own
Teacher’s Role
• Sets positive, high expectations• Keeps students on task• Facilitates learning activities• Presents carefully chosen examples and samples to
guide students as they form their own understanding • Utilizes different types of CFUs and questioning• advocate greater tolerance of uncertainty and
encourage risk-taking, and capitalizing on learners' strong points instead of focusing on weaknesses
Organizing & Self Monitoring
• Classroom planners (for each period)• In/Out work trays• Class student manager/s• Class Ambassadors• Student Binders (tabs)• Three Before Me or “Ask Me” Students• Classroom Buddy• Posting class grades• Grade Tracker with Reflection• Visual Timers• Suspend #s for group work• Teacher/Class Website• Assignment Logs• Student Center Bulletin Board/Area• “I’m Done Cup”
Inquiry Based Learning
• Inquiry involves learners:
✦tackling real-world questions, issues and controversies
✦developing questioning, research and communication skills
✦solving problems or creating solutions
✦collaborating within and beyond the classroom
✦developing deep understanding of content knowledge
✦participating in the public creation and improvement of ideas and knowledge
Inquiry
• “Norming” of student work – samples• Structured collaborative groups/jigsaws• Annotation bookmarks and active reading strategies• Graphic Organizers • Socratic Seminars• Literature Circles• Reciprocal teaching• Carousels• Interactive Notebooks• Problem Based Performance Tasks
Feedback & Revision
• Multiple opportunities for revision of work• Peer Revision/Editing Using Rubrics• Defense of Work –using rubrics, student panels • Double Entry Journals• Let’s Reflect Bulletin Board/Area