Independent Thinking and Learning
Independent learning is a process that leads to higher order
thinking. It allows the learner to use his or her judgment about how best
to learn - allowing for different learning styles. This leads to the development
of independent, critical thinking skills, personal confidence, motivation,
and responsibility as a learner. One of my goals this year is to aid my students
in becoming independent, lifelong learners. I am confident that if we work
together we will easily be able to reach a reasonable comfort zone where I
let go and you take ownership of your own learning. I know that each one of
you will be successful in the independent learning process. The first step
you need to take is to be confident that you will succeed, too!
Your Responsibility as a Student in Ms.
LaMagna's Class
It is your responsibility to come to class prepared. That
means you should not only have something to write on, you should have something
to write with. Homework assignments should be complete and ready to be checked
as soon as class begins. The agenda for the day is written on the board in
the same place and in the same color each day. You should begin your warm-up
activity as soon as class begins. Your homework assignment is written on the
board in the same place and in the same color each day as well - write this
down in your agenda as soon as you have completed your warm-up activity. You
are not to be out of your seat during class - if you have a question or need
something, raise your hand. You should show courtesy for your fellow classmates
and your teachers by not talking over them. It is important to pay attention
- your teachers like to laugh and joke around, too, but there is a time and
place for everything. You already know all of this, though, right??
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