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| h6. *Promoting Self-Directed Learning

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Integrating and scaffolding academic skills in a sequence that encourages students to become more capable in meeting the expectations faced throughout their college career.

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  • Providing opportunities for feedback and revisions.
  • Planning strategic activities over the course of the semester to promote students’ independence.
  • Asking students to explain the thinking behind an answer.
  • Modeling a positive attitude towards learning.

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This approach intentionally promotes the whole student’s growth and development as independent, life long learners, rather than just a student in a single course. \\
\\ | * Providing opportunities for feedback and revisions. \\
* Planning strategic activities over the course of the semester to promote students’ independence. \\
* Asking students to explain the thinking behind an answer. \\
* Modeling a positive attitude towards learning. | Promoting self-directing learning: \\
* Helps your students develop necessary academic skills for both present (potentially yielding higher grades) and future use. \\
* Creates a more empowering academic experience where students feel capable. |
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A guide to promoting self-directed learning in your discussion section

Responding to your students' questions in order to promote self-directed learning

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