Five ways to promote independent learning

By Annabel Jenner2019-10-15T09:24:00

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How to help students take responsibility for their own learning

Good independent learners will take responsibility for their own learning and are more likely to adopt proactive approaches and problem-solve when faced with challenges, accelerating their pace of progress.

So, what can we do to help embed these skills?

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