Our extensive author’s guide is derived from the lesson plans and curriculum but delivered in a disguised learning fashion for the independent writer. The kit has the best elements of what our school-based curricula offers in the classroom, all wrapped up in an individual kit designed especially for a self- directed, "disguised learning" writing experience. These activities or lessons are standards aligned 21st century skill-building, and get young people excited about writing! Students of all learning styles, as well as ELL students, are thriving and becoming authors of their very own published children’s books. Not only are they becoming better writers, they are developing their own voices and elevating their self-esteem! Our professionally
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First, it does not have to take place outside of a classroom or involve zero teacher intervention. Independent learning can and does frequently occur inside a classroom with teacher oversight. Second, independent learning can involve multiple students engaging with one another. In fact, research has proven this to be an ideal methodology for independent learning. Finally, when students are working independently, we don 't mean that the teacher is off on a coffee break. Independent learning shifts the responsibility for the learning process onto the student. The teacher 's role is changed from imparting facts to supporting the students as they work to discover the facts on their own.
Key Factors
When designing and implementing independent learning in the classroom there are three key factors:
• It is vital that activities are linked to standards-based curricula and purposefully designed. A teacher can 't just break up students into groups and let them try to work independently. Instead, there needs to be careful planning to ensure students will be guided and supported in meeting curricular standards.
• Second, activities need to have some method of accountability for the students. This applies to in-class and home-based independent learning. Teacher and parental supervision are excellent, but peer-checking can also work as well as having students document in a journal when and what they worked
First, it does not have to take place outside of a classroom or involve zero teacher intervention. Independent learning can and does frequently occur inside a classroom with teacher oversight. Second, independent learning can involve multiple students engaging with one another. In fact, research has proven this to be an ideal methodology for independent learning. Finally, when students are working independently, we don 't mean that the teacher is off on a coffee break. Independent learning shifts the responsibility for the learning process onto the student. The teacher 's role is changed from imparting facts to supporting the students as they work to discover the facts on their own.
Key Factors
When designing and implementing independent learning in the classroom there are three key factors:
• It is vital that activities are linked to standards-based curricula and purposefully designed. A teacher can 't just break up students into groups and let them try to work independently. Instead, there needs to be careful planning to ensure students will be guided and supported in meeting curricular standards.
• Second, activities need to have some method of accountability for the students. This applies to in-class and home-based independent learning. Teacher and parental supervision are excellent, but peer-checking can also work as well as having students document in a journal when and what they worked