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Encouraging Self-Direction and Collaboration
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Assessing Projects (CD) Assessing Projects* (online)
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Developing Independent Learners The ultimate goal of education is to produce learners who can learn on their own. This is especially critical in the 21st Century, a time of rapid technological change, when skills must be constantly learned and relearned. Self-directed learners are efficient at planning and following through without prompting. They know how to identify and use a wide variety of resources and tools. They take appropriate risks and learn from their mistakes. The literature shows that classrooms promoting self-directed learning develop learners who are curious and willing to try new things (Garrison, 1997), view problems as challenges, desire change, and enjoy learning (Taylor, 1995). Taylor also found learners in these environments to be motivated and persistent, independent, self-disciplined, self-confident and goal-oriented. All of these characteristics support the 21st Century skills that learners must acquire to be successful in their future endeavors. The table below includes an overview of the methods, purposes, and instruments used for self-direction and collaboration. Links provide more detailed information and specific examples.
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