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Thursday, July 5, 2018

Empowering Students and Teachers - Freedom Within Limits (Part 2)

Task-oriented classrooms can provide an appropriate balance between freedom and limits.  When students are given a task, they are given the freedom to learn.  If that task is too easy, they won't need a teacher!  If the teacher tries to insert themselves into the conversation, students will feel that their progress is impeded by the intrusion.  Tasks that are just a little beyond their reach require students to rely on the instructor while at the same time conveying the responsibility that learning is their responsibility.  Students who are not accustomed to this type of learning may rely too much on the instructor out of habit.  However, with a little encouragement, students can quickly assume the role of responsible learner.

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