Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Why you should be encouraging your students to be independent learners

    • What independent learning looks like

    • Where and how

    • Planning for Independent Learning Note Taker
  • 2

    Lesson Design

    • How the teacher role changes

    • Subject integration: The busy teacher's friend

    • Begin with the end

    • Standards based versus grades
  • 3

    The Power of Visuals

    • Visuals for Language Learners

    • I do/We do/You do

    • Independent learning during station time
  • 4

    Providing Choice

    • Menu Boards

    • Learning Plans
  • 5

    Open-ended learning

    • Open-ended questioning

    • Project-based learning and problem-based learning

    • Phenomenon-based learning
  • 6

    Setting the Stage

    • Getting started

    • Increasing Engagement
  • 7

    Teaching students to reflect

    • What does reflection look like at different grade levels?

    • Ways to reflect

    • Behavior reflections

    • Self-checking options
  • 8

    Putting it all together

    • Putting it all together--Elementary

    • Putting it all together--Middle and high school

    • Final thoughts