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13 Feb 07

Intel Education: Assessing Projects: Assessment Strategies: Encouraging Self-Direction and Collaboration




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    <!-- ** / Wrapper Table for Spotlight Box(es) ** -->Developing Independent Learners
    The ultimate goal of
    education is to produce students who can learn on their own. This is especially
    critical in the 21st century, a time of rapid technological change, when skills
    must be constantly learned and relearned. Self-directed learners are efficient
    at planning and following through without prompting. They know how to identify
    and use a wide variety of resources and tools. They take appropriate risks and
    learn from their mistakes.

    The literature shows that classrooms
    promoting self-directed learning develop students who are curious and willing to
    try new things (Garrison, 1997), view problems as challenges, desire change, and
    enjoy learning (Taylor, 1995). Taylor also found students in these environments
    to be motivated and persistent, independent, self-disciplined, self-confident
    and goal-oriented. All of these characteristics support the 21st century skills
    that students must acquire to be successful in their future endeavors
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