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SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING. By North Carolina Literacy Coaches MaryTaylor, Jane Falkner, Nancy Cox, Jan Flanery, Gail Floyd, and Holly Konrady. Unit 1: Competency 2: Objective b – Self Directed Learning.
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SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING By North Carolina Literacy Coaches MaryTaylor, Jane Falkner, Nancy Cox, Jan Flanery, Gail Floyd, and Holly Konrady Unit 1: Competency 2: Objective b – Self Directed Learning
SELF-DIRECTED LEARNINGSocrates and Aristotle encouraged it. Alexander the Great and Descartes used the skills. What is this concept that is a part of our world's history? If it's a valid learning method that has a positive correlation to achievement, why aren't more schools encouraging self-directed learning?
What characterizes the self-directed learner? • They ask questions. • They’re organized and focused. • They’re responsible and hard working. • They’re creative and curious. • They’re self-evaluative and reflective. • They go beyond the required.
“Know Thyself” • Self-directed learners know how they learn best. • -- Survey of Learning Styles of Adult Learners -- • Jane Falkner, Instructor • Vance-Granville Community College
HOW DO TEACHERS FACILITATE SELF-DIRECTED LEARNERS? Role Playing Scaffolding Thinking Skills
Role Playing Levels of Engagement Intrinsic Tactical Compliant Withdrawn Defiant http://engagement.metiri.wikispaces.net/file/detail/Engagement+skit-8.doc (Brie Butler)
INTRINSIC You are very interested in what you are learning about. Raise your hand and ask, “Ms. Teacher, I really like learning about the world. Where can I get more information?”
TACTICAL You are paying attention and want to get a good grade on the assignment. Raise your hand and ask, “I want to make sure I understand the assignment. How many paragraphs should my response be?”
COMPLIANT You are paying attention only because you have to. Raise your hand and ask, “What do I have to do to get a C?”
WITHDRAWN You look like you are paying attention, but you really are not. Raise your hand and ask, “Can I go to the bathroom?”
DEFIANT YOU DON’T CARE AT ALL! Put your head down and go to sleep.
Scaffolding • Using Reading and Writing Strategies • R.A.F.T. • Role • Audience • Format • Topic • RAFT Strategy
Thinking Skills Six Student-Owned Strategies Rosemary Taylor Prediction Visualization Summarizing Making Connections Clarification Asking Questions Evaluation
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