Free Agent Learning: Leveraging Students' Self-Directed Learning to Transform K-12 Education

"Free Agent Learning: Leveraging Students' Self-Directed Learning to Transform K-12 Education" explores an emerging cohort of students that are self-directing their learning around interest-driven topics, the tools they're using to scaffold these experiences, and their motivation...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inJossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley
Main Author Evans, Julie A
Format Book
LanguageEnglish
Published Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley 01.10.2022
Subjects
Behavior Patterns
Educational Change
Educational Improvement
Elementary Secondary Education
Independent Study
Information Technology
Kindergarten
Learning Motivation
Learning Processes
Misconceptions
Scaffolding (Teaching Technique)
School Culture
School Districts
Teaching Methods
Technology Uses in Education
Online AccessGet more information

Cover

More Information
Summary:"Free Agent Learning: Leveraging Students' Self-Directed Learning to Transform K-12 Education" explores an emerging cohort of students that are self-directing their learning around interest-driven topics, the tools they're using to scaffold these experiences, and their motivations for these out-of-school learning behaviors. Readers will find new insights and frameworks for effectively leveraging the lived experiences of their students and transforming their schools' cultures, norms and practices. In this book, readers will learn how education leaders can translate a newly emerged understanding about students' self-directed learning into actionable knowledge to improve teaching and learning "Free Agent Learners" also offers: (1) Info dispelling the myth that real learning only happens in a classroom; (2) Discussions of how modern students are using digital tools, content, and resources for purposeful learning outside of teacher direction or sponsorship; (3) Actionable tips and accessible strategies for the use of the Free Agent Learner Ecosystem to support school improvement; and (4) Perfect for K-12 school and district administrators and decision-makers, Free Agent Learners is an eye-opening read for anyone involved in the education of primary and secondary school students.
ISBN:1119789826
9781119789826