Useful for teachers, educators and students across level of education

1. BeinganIndependentLearner
Prof. Ramakanta Mohalik
Mrs. Shalini Sharma

2. Learning is
the main task
of Learner.
Teacher centered learning. Learning is
depend on teachers guidance.
Learner centered learning. Learning is
depend on learners initiatives and actions.
Recent research has stressed on creating
Independent learner (Constructivist)
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3. Who is
Independent
Learner?
Learner who take responsibility for their
own learning.
Responsibility is shifted from teacher to
learner.
They take initiatives and make instructional
decisions as per requirement.
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4. Importance of being an Independent Learner
 Helps proceed when educational institutions are closed for an
indefinite period.
 Continuation of subject learning
 Make up learning loss due to lockdown
 Coverage of syllabus
 Complete online assignments/projects
 Makes children more responsible and confident.
 Helps in building democratic citizenship

5. Skills of
Independent
Learner
Cognitive Skills
 Language skills
 Problem solving
 Thinking skills
 Logical reasoning
 Curiosity/enquiry minded
 Study skills (note taking)
Meta-cognitive
Skills
 Learning skills (how to learn)
 Planning skills
 Monitoring skills
 Self assessment skills
 Time to seek help
 Record daily progress
Affective Skills
 Self awareness
 Internal motivation
 Set goals
 Accept failure
 Manage time
 Dedication for self improvement

6. Digital Skills
Working with MS Office
Functional knowledge of browsing
Familiarity with learning Apps
PMeVidya
DIKSHA
NROER
ePathashala
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7. Role of Teachers, School and Parents in
Developing an Independent Learner
 Teacher as a facilitator and motivator.
 Role of teachers and school :
 Examine a principle from multiple angles.
 Try to make the learning ‘process-oriented’.
 Role of parents:
 Provide an optimum learning environment.
 Encourage children to take responsibility of their learning.
 Ensure holistic development of the child.