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Student-Directed Learning

Interested in learning more about student-directed learning?  Check out the articles below!  For the ONLINE learning station, the first article, "8 Things to Look for in a Student-Centered Learning Environment," is the one you will read and discuss as a table.

Also -- if you are interested in digging deeper, consider one of the PPfT Leadership Pathways.  Several teachers at AHS are currently enrolled in the PBL pathway, and we also have graduates of Technology Leadership, SEL, and Literacy pathways. All focus on strategies to increase student-directed learning.

Online Article:
​"8 Things to Look for in a Student-Centered Learning Environment"

If you are in the "Online Article" station, please read as much of this article as you can in about 7 minutes, and then debrief out loud with your group.

Student-Centered Instruction for ALL

How do I attempt student-centered learning in a classroom that struggles with readiness or behavior in the most structured of environments???  There are no easy answers, but this teacher makes the case for trying, anyway. Because ALL students should have access to experiences that are authentic and relevant.

Depth of Knowledge

When we consider depth of knowledge, this game show analogy helps distinguish the difference between Jeopardy-style learning and Shark Tank-style PBL. Check it out!
More resources:
"How to Put Self-Directed Learning to Work in Your Classroom"
"The Beginner's Guide to Design Thinking in the Classroom"
"5 Tips for Getting Started with Project-based Learning"