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PROGRAM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT * 2 HOURS * LEVEL 2

Student-Led Learning
Unlocking That Learning

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Student-led learning allows children to use their passion to fuel their learning. Whether it is a preschool student who loves to scribble and doodle, or a school-age student who loves to gaze at the stars and learn about faraway galaxies, tapping into these interests and passions will catapult the learning in your classroom or childcare program. While the notion of a 100% student-led learning classroom can be a challenge to teachers and caregivers who are comfortable to the more traditional classroom approach, there are many ways to include student-led learning.
A major component to student-led learning is in the independence and intrinsic motivation of the student. 

Here are some practical suggestions for promoting student-led learning:
Listen to your students! 
Ask them what they are interested in and take it seriously.
Be patient! 
One week students may be interested in electricity and the other they may be fascinated with magnets. It is your job to be patient and guide those interests to fit the learning needs of your center.
Lead by example! 
Allow children to see you learning and being interested in the activities.
Ask questions! 
Though students are learning, asking questions can expand upon the learning process.
Value their input!
Listen to their ideas and help them explore them and build upon it.