ETP - Developing Self-Directed Learners

Rationale

Self-directed learners are able to “assess the demands of a task, evaluate their own knowledge and skills, plan an approach, monitor progress, and adjust their strategies as needed” (Ambrose, Bridges, Lovett, DiPietro, & Norman, 2010, p. 191). Students who learn to do this are much more likely to apply these same skills to learning beyond the classroom.

Practices

Provide structured assignments and work plans
Assign project flowcharts
Use examples of prior student work
Use checklists and rubrics to facilitate self-and peer assessments
Integrate a structured peer review into projects and papers
Use exam wrappers or cognitive wrappers to prompt student reflection
Use cues to help students build a growth mindset
Provide opportunities for students to practice decision-making
Use the Critical Incident Questionnaire (CIQ) in class or online

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ETP - Developing Self-Directed Learners

Rationale

Practices

Provide structured assignments and work plans

Assign project flowcharts

Use examples of prior student work

Use checklists and rubrics to facilitate self-and peer assessments

Integrate a structured peer review into projects and papers

Use exam wrappers or cognitive wrappers to prompt student reflection

Use cues to help students build a growth mindset

Provide opportunities for students to practice decision-making

Use the Critical Incident Questionnaire (CIQ) in class or online