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In this blog post, we will explore the concept of self-directed learning, its meaning, and its benefits in educational settings.
Today, we're exploring the concept of self-directed learning strategies. Now, we're not just talking about Googling an answer to a quick question. We're going deep into methodologies that empower students to take the reins of their own educational journey. Indeed, once you understand how to foster self-directed learning, it’s like unlocking a whole new world of educational potential.
Self-directed learning is a process in which learners are in charge of organizing, carrying out, and assessing their own learning opportunities. Self-directed learning is a process in which learners take charge of identifying their learning needs, developing learning goals, and locating human and material resources for learning. It also
This resource is included in the Pets Unit for Elementary ELL- Starters LINK: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Pets-Unit-for-Elementary-ELL-Starters-10780015 Teaching the Prepositions of location are essential in constructing longer sentences to express the relationship between objects and the pets, in this case I focused on the dogs. Proficiency in prepositions facilitates language development. Start by printing your dog and the prepositions flashcards to provide clarity to describe spatial relationship with precision using the dog as the center of the activity. Teacher: The dog is on the bed. There is a set of cutouts in color and b/w to aid the comprehension of the prepositions. They work well for listening and speaking activities. Have your set ready and the students will create their own by coloring the cutouts and adding an opened clip behind each cutout to have them stand. Learners will understand instructions and use the cutouts to physically show what was said. Teacher: The dog is next to the doghouse. Students can give directions for the class to perform. Print the quilt mats, it comes with the pictures only and the words only, use it either way. This is my example. I used the picture quilt and cut all the words to do the match. Students will place the preposition word on each picture and say the sentence: The dog is between the dohouse and the ball. Or use the quilts as cards to match and check the understanding of the new language. Use the picture cards to play with the puzzle templates. This game will help your students understand the sentence structure, word order and the grammatical rule for the use of prepostions. A few worksheets to practice writing and understanding sentences with prepositions. Students will show that they are able to comprehend the prepositions effectively. This is a reading comprehension worksheet that can be easily assigned as independent tasks, promoting self-directed learning to reinforce their reading skills The worksheets can be used as a review for the students to check the understanding of the prepositions and for you to identify if the learner needs more support. I do have another blog for Kindergarten English Language Learners with more resources for the pet unit. Click here: www.eflpreschoolteachers.blogspot.com
The learner is at the heart of the process of self-directed learning. And the learner’s heart drives the process. Learners lead the process by determining what matters to them, their interest…
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A few days ago, I posted a picture on my Instagram account that got a really positive response. You guys saw my self-directed learning progression and you all said you wanted it! Since you wanted it, it's up for free in my Teachers Pay Teachers store, so grab it now before you forget!! Click here or on the picture below to grab your copy. I like this learning progression because it helps the students to assess where they are in three areas: academics, problem-solving capabilities, and social-emotional development. The rubric is also growth mindset-friendly because it moves from "Not Yet" all the way to "Wow!!!" I used my school's poster maker to make a big copy of this progression. It hangs on our wall next to our class rules. We refer to it often. I also use these with students sometimes--they just circle the one they feel best describes where they are at a given moment. I have two versions of the rubric, one that mentions "CARES" (a Responsive Classroom idea) and one that just mentions "good classroom citizenship." Pick the one that works for you and start using it! If you don't discuss CARES in your classroom, I absolutely recommend introducing it at the beginning of the year. These social skills are all-encompassing. If you've got these 5 qualities under control, you're in a really good place! I always mention these to my students and say that one of our class goals will be to develop these qualities as individuals. Did you download the learning progression yet? If not, what are you waiting for?! Click here to grab it! By the way, if you haven't already subscribed, we'd love to have you! Join our community by signing up in the box right under my bio to the right. That way, you won't miss any blog posts. I promise not to clutter your inbox! Make sure to follow me on Instagram for more classroom ideas than I put on my blog.
This self-directed project helps visual learners draw and conceptualize the difference between enlargements and reductions. Students will need 2 different colored highlighters or markers.
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Comparing Feudalism in Europe and Japan: A Self-Directed Learning Activity! This Feudalism lesson is included in the larger Medieval Japan unit, located here: Medieval Japan: A Unit Plan! 4 Engaging Lessons to Teach Japan's Middle Ages! Buy the unit and save 20%! ----------------------------------------------- In this highly-engaging Feudalism activity, students navigate throughout the room to uncover details at 7 different stations about the similarities and differences between European and Japanese feudalism in the Middle Ages. Students learn about women in both systems, codes of honor (bushido v. chivalry), poetry (haiku v. epic poem), and much more! Each station guides students through brief text that identifies similarities or differences between the European or Japanese models of Feudalism. Students record notes (and station numbers) on the included venn diagram. A teacher key is included! This resource includes a paper in-class version and a 1:1 Google compatible version to be used in conjunction with Google Classroom. Just follow the included instructions for how to access the Google version, then share the resource through Google or assign via Google Classroom. This will allow students to type directly into the document! Enjoy! ---- Be sure to follow the History with Mr E Facebook page, and don't forget to signup for the Social Studies Newsletter to receive information on flash sales, product releases, and classroom tips! ----
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This mini-project can be used as classwork or homework, as it is engaging and helps student solidify the concept of dilations with a center at the origin. The project is fun and self-directed, for it includes precise directions in the exact order students should complete them in. Students can self...
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A teacher's mission is to empower students to assess their own strengths and weaknesses, set learning goals, and become independent learners in the classroom.
Self directed learning contracts to develop independence and individuality. A guide to set up individualized learning programs - unique tailor made curriculum.
