Becoming an Independent Learner

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This is a brief PowerPoint description of the key points to becoming an independent learner. It is very important that students today learn how to chart their own course to educational freedom. You only get out what you put in, so take the initiative to become an independent learner today!

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Becoming Independent : 

Becoming Independent 9.9.08

Independent Learning : 

Independent Learning Definition "Independent Learning is that learning in which the learner, in conjunction with relevant others, can make the decisions necessary to meet the learner's own learning needs."

Independent Learning : 

Independent Learning Focuses on creation of the opportunities and experiences necessary for students to become capable, self-reliant, self-motivated and life-long learners. What is desired are students who value learning as an empowering activity of great personal and social worth.

Independent Learning : 

Independent Learning "It is essential for schools to reduce students' dependence on schools and teachers for their learning and increase students' capability to set and meet their own learning goals.“

Independent Learning : 

Independent Learning is based on meaningful learning activities enables individual learners to take responsibility for their own learning is essential for life-long motivation and growth prepares students for their role as responsible citizens in a changing society is a tool for the achievement of all the Common Essential Learning's.

Mr. Rea’s Role… : 

Mr. Rea’s Role… Three aspects of the teacher's role in fostering Independent Learning are the learning environment created by the teacher the relationship established between teacher and learner the teaching and modeling of skills needed for independent learning.

Conclusion : 

Conclusion You are in charge of your own educational destiny Forcing you to learn is not teaching Guiding you to find your own answers to simple and complex questions Working independently and in small groups prepares you for the real world It is a way to use or enhance your own creativity and independence