UNIT 10: INDEPENDENT, SELF-DIRECTED, AND SELF- REGULATED LEARNERS

A teacher needs to keep in mind that self-regulating learning deals with self-awareness and self-motivation, those allow students to apply their knowledge and skills in an accurate way (Weimer, 2013). Some research has stated that self –regulating gives students the chance to achieve success due to the freedom in their learning process as they are able to choose the best way in their learning process in order to get a better learning result. In this section a self-regulated learner can manage time effectively, set own goals and strategies in the learning process.  

As a conclusion, we as English teachers need to encourage our individuals to become autonomous learners, in other words, independent learners. An independent learner are able to take an active role into the learning process. Furthermore, the role of an effective teacher is to be just a guide of students, because they are the ones that need to work. 

Video: in this video self-learning is developed.  

Sources:

-          Davidson Films, Inc. (2010, July 24). Scaffolding Self-Regulated Learning in Primary Classrooms (Davidson Films, Inc.) . Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeUUJ7SrMVg

-          Weimer, M. (2013). Learner-Centered Teaching:Five Key Changes to Practice (Second ed.). John Wiley & Sons.