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What it is

What it might look like in the classroom

Why

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SETTING, COMMUNICATING, ENFORCING EXPECTATIONS
Identifying and communicating expected routines for the classroom in areas such as
Participation, assignments, and general classroom behavior.Redirecting behavior that isn’t consistent with expectations.

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  • Explaining that all classes have certain routines; sharing the ones relevant for the class and noting how they impact students’ success:
    • General:  use of electronic devices, doing work for other classes, entering late, where to sit, etc.
    • Participation:  speaking loudly enough to be heard by everyone in the room, raising of hands, reading prior to discussion, responding with respect to other students, etc.
    • Assignments:  procedures, time limits, grading standards, submission of late work, etc.
  • Addressing behavior that isn’t consistent with expectations right away by means of verbal reminders, direct requests, and private conversations as needed.

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it's important

Promoting Self-Directed Learning

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

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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the following documents:

A guide to promoting self-directed learning in your discussion section

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

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skills. View/download a chart of all

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nine skills.