Discussion Post
You have gleaned much information related to student-driven learning, particularly inquiry-based and self-directed techniques. Read the following article, which was a required reading for this unit, that discusses how teachers can utilize self-directed learning to sharpen their educational saw.
Ferriter, W. M., & Provenzano, N. (2013). Today's lesson: Self-directed learning . . . for teachers. Phi Delta Kappan, 95(3), 16-21. (ATTACHED)
Assume that you are Ms. Herstory. You will now begin a fictitious blog in which you reflect upon all that you have learned about inquiry-based and self-directed learning. Utilize the information gleaned from the Unit VI Lesson, assigned articles, and your personal knowledge about student-driven learning.
In your blog, you must include the components listed below.
o Explain the main concepts of inquiry-based and self-directed learning and how they apply to the typical classroom.
o What will you do, as Ms. Herstory, to change your daily actions to implement all that you have learned?
o What important insights do you want to learn, as Ms. Herstory, from your fellow colleagues?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.