1. Independent Learning

2. Independent Learning is …
a process, a method and a philosophy of education whereby a learner acquires knowledge by his or her own efforts and develops the ability for enquiry and critical evaluation

3. Rationale for Change
Need to prepare students for an ever changing economic and professional landscape
Life long learning
University
Changing technologies
Developing skills

4. Gains for the learner Ability to respond to change
Transferrable skills
Allows for different learning styles
Self-direction is motivating
The enjoyment/enthusiasm of independent learning will carry over to the subject itself.
Communicate effectively using different media
Organise themselves
Problem solve
Relate to others

5. Why encourage independent learning?
Students start to make meaningful connections with the world outside the classroom.
Instead of relying on the teacher to do the thinking for them they take responsibility for thinking and learning themselves – instead of just waiting to be given the “right answer” to learn.

6. Sixth Form Centre to provide:
Silent and quiet study areas
Bookable student meeting rooms
Adaptable space to conduct lectures
Office spaces
Mentoring space
Reception area
Registration point

7. What does independent learning look like?
Students finding and collecting information
Carrying out investigations or projects
Students learning at their own pace
using ICT
Completing homework, extension work or coursework assignments
Giving students choices so they reflect on their own interests and preferences
Students working in groups so they can learn from each other.
Students contributing to lesson planning
Students involved in self and peer editing before work is handed in

8. Resources – wide choice promotes interest and enthusiasm from students
Resources – wide choice promotes interest and enthusiasm from students. Resources could include…
Text books
Images
Files
Web links
Video
Discussion forums
Surveys
Interactive animations And models

9. Resources – wide choice promotes interest and enthusiasm from students
Resources – wide choice promotes interest and enthusiasm from students. Resources could include…
Mind maps
Audio files
Exemplar student work
Collaborative documents
Tests
Student could make resources for other students - revision

10. An example strategy…
Parents as students – Peer assessment – what are the features of a grade A piece of work?
Individually highlight/annotate the following in your essay:
The links to the question – statement sentence
The examples
The evidence
4 mins

11. An example strategy… In pairs
What do you think are the strengths of this piece of work?
How do you think this work could be improved?
2 mins

12. Essay writing - SEX Every paragraph should include:
A statement sentence where you answer the question directly
Example – a specific example to support your statement
Explanation – information to explain your point fully

13. On your different piece of card write your
Mobile answers – How far was clemenceau satisfied with the Treaty of Versailles? Explain your answer
On your different piece of card write your
Statement sentences – answers the question directly
Example
Explanation
Make your mobile answer