Promote Independent Learning

What is independent learning?

Independent learning is a process where learners have possession, organize their learning and motivated to take responsibility of their learning. They learn by their own actions and direct, control, and assess their own learning. It is sometimes referred to as directed study, and is an educational activity undertaken by an individual with little to no supervision.

Traits of an independent Learner: 

The independent learner is able to set goals, make choices, and decisions about how to meet his learning needs, take responsibility for constructing and carrying out his own learning, monitor his progress toward achieving his learning goals, and self-assess the learning outcomes.

Key elements of independent learning:

 The following are TWO important factors of independent learning.

External Elements:

• Strong relationship between teacher and students.
• Establishing enabling environment through trust building.

Internal Elements:

• Cognitive Skill includes problem solving
• Metacognitive associates with how learning occurs
• Affective skills relates with feelings and emotions

External element describes that to develop student as independent learner there is need to create enabling environment that built trust relationship between student and teacher and motivates students towards learning Whereas, internal elements focus on development of cognitive and affective domains. These enable student to become problem solver, responsible and confident.