20 Tips To Promote A Self-Directed Classroom Culture
It’s an age-old saying, “Give a man a fish, and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish, and feed him for a lifetime.”
What separates good teachers from the excellent ones? The excellent ones are handing out fishing poles; creating a culture in the classroom of independence and self-reliance.
These students don’t just recite facts or regurgitate information- they have learned how to learn. They know that if the answer isn’t in front of them, they have the tools to do the investigation and research.
Learning to Learn is a MUST in the 21st Century to manage the BIG DATA and to be prepared for a "Life Long Learning"!
Check also:
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Learning+2+Learn
- http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching?tag=Life-Long-Learning