Independent Learning by B. Upul N. Peiris http://www.bunpeiris.org/ 06/21/2022 http://www.mysrilankaholidays.com / https:// www.facebook.com/bunpeiris 1 “What’s in a name? that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet” Juliet What’s your name, honey? Independent learning, self-regulated learning, open learning, resource-based learning, personalization Consensus All of above reflect a move towards learner- centered approaches which view learners as individuals with individual needs and rights. The concept does not involve pupils working all alone. Within the concept, the teachers may play a guiding & supporting role.
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Independent Learning by B. Upul N. Peiris http://www.bunpeiris.org/
Concept: Learners learn bestWhen they discover knowledge on their ownWhen their emotions are involvedWhen their intellect is challenged. Practicalities: In the very beginning: as in all meaningful
endeavours, the desired outcome must be established. In the process: Action Learning [Learning (L) =
Push ahead with no mean motivation to take responsibility for their learning
Work with teachers to structure their learning environment
Pay serious attention to the learning environment, the wider physical environment and resources within it, including ICT, which has now become a vital artery in the stream of education.
8Learning Levels: “fly Robin fly up up to the sky”
Activity to support the students in developing Independent Learning: LiteratureANALAYZE: the difference between bollywood movie RamLeela & Romeo & JulietCREATE: Convert the tagicomedy of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet into a tragedy by creating a different ending. Or convert it into a comedy by creating a different ending.
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