What is self-directed learning and what does that look like in the classroom or homeschool? Student-directed learning is all about giving students choice. Let's take a closer look.
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Student-directed learning is about autonomy, agency, and student-choice. There are some great ways to set up the learning environment to promote student independence.
Accomplish more engaging instruction with a student-centered classroom set-up that will encourage self-directed learning and collaboration!
Whoever said that we never stop being learners couldn’t have been more right. From our daily routine tasks to the skills required at school and on the job, everything requires us to constantly change, adapt and most importantly learn. This would not be possible if individuals did not take responsibility for their learning process. This ... Read more
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What do you do as a special ed. teacher when a student with autism refuses to work? It depends on the function of the behavior! Learn the 12 Best Strategies!
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How to Host an International Student - We had only vaguely considered hosting an exchange student when we were approached with a specific student who was on his way and needed a host family.
Modern access to information and learning platforms make self-directed learning more accessible--and powerful--than ever before.
If you're looking for ways to use Google Forms during Project Based Learning, click through to keep students engaged, make grading easier, and even more.
When students feel that their opinions and ideas are valued they're more engaged with their education. Watch these seven videos for ideas on how to give your students more agency in school.
Our directed drawing printables will help you provide fun, structured art activities with your students. Drawing is a great first step in learning to write and we encourage you to use our pages as the starting point in letting your students be free and creative as they explore their imagination.
Pedagogy generally means the science of teaching. It focuses on methods and approaches that are based on principles, which are derived from theories. Andragogy is the arts of teaching adult learners. The approach is influenced by some basic teaching principles (pedagogical principles) and characteristics of adult learners. To claim that 'pedagogy is for "young children" and…
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STEM Toys and related STEAM activities offer kids a wonderful opportunity for hands on learning and discovery. Here's a great list of recommendations...
