"For students to experience authentic engagement both in and out of the classroom, teachers must help students develop key skills that foster educational independence. In The Independent Learner: Metacognitive Exercises to Help K-12 Students Focus, Self-Regulate, and Persevere, author Nina Parrish provides K-12 educators with practical tools to teach students how to self-regulate. The book focuses on research-backed teaching strategies designed to equip students with the skills necessary to practice metacognition and take ownership of their learning. Students will learn how to build intrinsic motivation, emotional literacy, and problem solving, all of which are invaluable skills that they can take into future classrooms and their adult professional lives. By reading The Independent Learner, educators, no matter their grade level or content area, will discover how to create a classroom environment that promotes engagement and self-regulation"--
Teach students how to self-regulate with research-affirmed, teacher-tested strategies. Perfect for teachers in any grade level or content area, this book will give you the tools you need to equip students with metacognitive skills and the ability to take ownership of their learning. Support students as they learn how to build intrinsic motivation, emotional literacy, and problem solving skills—all essential for future success.
K-12 teachers will use this problem solving model to:
- Learn the benefits and components of self-regulated learning
- Encourage students to take ownership of their learning by providing authentic, challenging learning experiences
- Discover numerous research-based strategies and activities that can be used across grade levels and subject areas
- Create an engaging classroom culture that promotes student agency in education
- Receive reproducible tools and educational templates you can use to maximize student learning
Contents:Introduction: Why It’s Important to Develop Self-Regulated Learners
Chapter 1: Metacognition
Chapter 2: Mindsets and Motivation
Chapter 3: Emotional Regulation and Behavior
Chapter 4: Planning, Prioritizing, Organizing, and Time Management
Chapter 5: Remembering, Understanding, and Applying
Chapter 6: Critical Analysis, Evaluation, and Creative Thinking
Conclusion
References and Resources
Index