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What is Student-Led Interest-Based Learning and Why is it Important?

1/31/2023

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Student-led interest-based learning is the process of learners developing and leading their own learning experiences that are designed around their interests, passions, values, culture, and more.  But what does student-led interest-based learning look like in a classroom learning environment? Let's take a look.

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How to Discover Interests with Learning Activities and Interest Surveys for Students

1/28/2023

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The prospect of student-led learning can feel really exciting, especially if students have the space and freedom to choose their own topics and direction based on their interests.
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But what happens when your students say “I don’t have any interests”?

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How to Create a Student-Directed Learning Space that Promotes Independence

1/17/2023

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Student-directed learning is a worthwhile endeavor, with a variety of benefits, especially if you have set the stage to promote independence.

A great place to start is with the student-directed learning space itself. Designing your learning space in a way that promotes self-direction makes the transition to student-led easier and more enjoyable for everyone. Let's take a look.​

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5 Benefits of Self-Directed Learning in the Classroom or Homeschool

1/10/2023

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The benefits of self-directed learning are clear. There are benefits to teachers, parents, and the students that are being asked to design and direct their own learning experiences. 

Let's dive into some of the benefits of student-led learning.


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What is Self-Directed Learning in a High School Classroom?

1/3/2023

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What is student-directed learning and what are some strategies for getting started?
What is self-directed learning and what does that look like in a classroom or homeschool?

This phrase, self-directed learning, and other variations of the phrase (child-led learning, student-directed learning, student-led learning, etc. etc. etc. ) imply that learning experiences are designed, coordinated, and led by students. Your students are self-directed learners, not passive receivers of information. Let's take a closer look.

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