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Student-directed Learning and the Magic that Happens

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Session description

Student-directed learning gives students significant autonomy in content, process, and product, and is meaningful, purposeful, and sometimes joyful. See examples of how secondary teachers have integrated student-directed learning into coursework and also met academic standards. Reflect on the challenges of implementation and advantages for both students and teachers.

Outline

I am a very interactive presenter and audience questions always drive the conversation.

I will begin by asking what participants hope to learn and why they are there. (5 minutes)

I will briefly address why autonomy is a developmental need for middle and secondary students. (5 minutes)

I will share a continuum of student autonomy ranging from teacher-directed to student-directed so participants will understand the differences. Q &A audience concerns(10 minutes)

Participants will review student-directed projects and ask questions.(15 minutes)

I will share student and teacher comments about the rewards of student-directed learning.(5 minutes)

Participants and presenter will discuss challenges in implementation.(20 minutes)

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Supporting research

www.Learninspired.org. A network of schools implementing student-directed learning. Website includes research on effectiveness.

Vatterott, C. (2024). Student mental health: What's autonomy got to do with it. Educational Leadership, 81(5), 62-66.

Experts about the importance of the topic:

Ryan & Deci (2000). Self-determination theory and the facilitation of intrinsic motivation, social development, and well-being. American Psychologist, 55(1), 68-78. A pivotal theory

Kallick, B. & Zumda, A. (2017). Students at the center: Personalized learning with habits of mind. ASCD.

Steinberg, L. (2017). Adolescence (11th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.

Stixrud, W. & Johnson, N. (2018) The self-driven child: The science and sense of giving your kids more control over their lives. New York: Penguin Books.

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Presenters

Dr. Cathy Vatterott

Professor Emeritus

University of Missouri-St. Louis

Session specifications

Topic:

Innovative Learning Environments

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

6-12

Audience:

Teacher Development, Teacher

Attendee devices:

Devices not needed

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

none needed

Subject area:

Other: Please specify

TLPs:

Connect learning to learner, Ignite Agency