Module 6

How can I help my students become self-directed learners? Assisting students in becoming self-directed learners ties right in with No Child Left Behind. When we help students become self-directed we are allowing them to excel academically. We must determine how each student learns. Teachers, parents, administrators, and students must understand the concepts of student motivation, metacognition, self-efficacy, self-regulation, locus of control, and goal orientation. These concepts provide the foundation for a student seeking to become a self-directed learner. How can I support the diverse needs of learners? Diversity can come in many forms. We must determine what the student background and interests are and then we can figure out the best way to meet their needs. http://home.twcny.rr.com/hiemstra/sdlhdbk.html