Self-Directed, Independent and Interdependent Learning

Thematic units on this web site include these basic strategies which students need in order to work independently, interdependently and self-directed.  The first few weeks of each school year are spent learning these strategies.  While some teachers balk at taking the time to teach these new procedures, the students are learning them while proceeding with the research for their first unit.  It doesn't take long to learn these new habits, and once the students have learned them, my advice is "Get out of their way!  They will work almost completely independently once they know the routine.  First we will review the basic strategies used regularly in the unit plans.  Following these basic strategies you will find links to many more ideas online.

Group Process

Expert Groups

Jigsaw Groups

Concept Mapping

Venn Diagrams

Research and Note-taking Skills

 

Instructional Strategies for the Classroom

Instructional and Management Practices

Instructional Strategies -  Many excellent links for the Differentiated Classroom at Montgomery County Public Schools web page.

What Is Your Classroom Management Profile?

Teaching and Learning Methods and Strategies - Collaborative Learning, Cooperative Learning, Discovery-Based Learning, Engaged Learning, Problem-Based Learning, Whole Language Approach, examples of Learner Centered Programs.

Active Learning - Creating Excitement in the Classroom

Instructional Strategies - Kent State web site

The Really Big List of Classroom Management Resources