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October 2022 Resource of the Month: Student Self Direction

10/1/2022

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A student-centered, teacher-supported learning environment is a critical component of personalized learning. This environment supports students to become actively engaged in THEIR learning through various methods like; 
  • setting learning goals
  • ​suggesting or making important learning choices
  • reflecting, and modifying learning paths based on needs, readiness, growth, progress, and more. 

Student ownership requires a shift of less and less direction from teachers are more self-direction from students.

Overview: 

Self-direction is a growing expectation of daily living, a necessary skill in today’s fast-paced, information-filled world.* A student who practices the skill of self-direction over time eventually feels confident to “draw on experience, long-term goals, and aspirations to analyze learning opportunities and initiate collaborative approaches, to maximize their learning and development.”*

Whether you are just beginning or need a nudge to take your next steps to support students in self-direction, we have some great resources to get you started. This month, we have curated 5 strategies For Self-Directed Learning To Support Student Ownership. Open the link to the image to interact and explore the resources.  
What strategies do you use to support students to be self-directed learners? Share your thoughts, goals, links, resources, and ideas in the comments below!


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Don't Forget!! 
  1. Students won't be equipped (and sometimes aren't too thrilled) to be suddenly self-directed. Talk with them about why it's important and how you will support them to do this shift over time. 
  2. With honesty, no matter how much we educators agree that self-direction is important, we don't always feel equipped for this change. Set some goals, and make a simple plan. Try, Reflect, and Modify. Share with students your reservations, challenges, and goals in making this shift. Discuss ways you can respectfully hold one another accountable.
  3. Share your strategies in the comments!
 
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