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Autonomous Learner Model
Main Standards
develop self-concept and positive self-esteem
comprehend one’s abilities in relation to self and society
develop skills to interact effectively with peers, siblings, parents, and other adults
increase knowledge in a variety of areas
develop critical and creative thinking skills
integrate activities which facilitate the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development of the individual • develop individual passion area(s) of learning
demonstrate responsibility for self learning in and out of the school setting
ultimately become responsible, creative, independent, life-long learners
What to do?
This model is a great way to not just accelerate the material but also to enrich it through multiple mediums
Editorial, surveys, recitals, questionnaire, mime, debates, pottery, sculpture, interviews, web pages, presentations
You can continue to use your regular standards in your area with this model. No need to switch to anything else.
You, as the teacher, need to understand your role is a facilitator in the knowledge, not a dispenser of it
Research and Evidence
Very little to no research on the longitudinal effect of ALM
Very closely related to CPM in math
Solon, #1 district in Ohio, uses CPM in their classrooms
Most teachers I have spoken to about CPM hated it their first year
“It was very hard to let go of the reins”
"I felt like I wasn't teaching anything"
"I'm very worried about my test scores"
"I don't think this is going to work. They aren't learning the same stuff as last year!"
I said this.
Although I could not find research on ALM in particular I could find some on CPM
No empirical studies have been completed (Maker & Schiever, 2005)
Research
Research points that students do learn best when they learn it themselves and discover the material on their own
It is also best for students to practice skills throughout the year rather than all at once and then forgotten about
When students are able to apply their learning to actual real world problems they learn more and are think deeper
Is tough with students for the first year as they, and you, are unfamiliar with the roles in the classroom
PMI
Plus
I really like this idea
When done well, it’s almost less work for the teacher
Students learn in their own way
Students can learn at their own pace (to a degree)
Students learn the how’s and why’s of concepts to help develop a concrete method
Interesting Thoughts
It was interesting to me to realize that this is basically what CPM does and how it works so well with my gifted math students
It also makes sense as to why this is not working out very well at the high school in my district
Minus
Tough the first year to get familiar with the new roles
A lot more classroom management is needed as there is much more socializing going on
Orientation
1st Stage
This is where students learn the role they have in their education.
Students begin to reflect on their own knowledge
Two Main Distinctions in ALM
Student vs. Learner
Students rely on teachers to tell them what they need to know
Learners seek the knowledge by pursing their passions and making discoveries themselves
Teacher vs. Facilitator
Teacher dispenses knowledge
Facilitators support and encourage the learning process
Source
https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/1e1a/20b63f31461f75ba3c84c92a962dd60af2f9.pdf
Resources for more investigation
http://giftedmodels.blogspot.com/p/autonomous-learner.html
https://prezi.com/deruols3ykjv/model-analysis-examining-the-autonomous-learner-model/
http://growingthegifted.blogspot.com/2014/11/the-autonomous-learner-model.html
https://sisaljournal.org/archives/sep12/bazleh_yarahmadzehi/
Reflection
A lot of this information was not new
I did not know about all of the different stages of the ALM and how they applied within the model itself
This would require a lot of frontloading of work. Everything would need to be ready by the time the unit starts so students can go at their pace
I would love to be able to explore more ideas of in-depth study and how this can be used in math.
Might be a project idea for my students to figure something out in the real world
I really want to try this next year with the unit plan I created and see how the students do
The unit plan itself was already a huge chunk of time/work. I think paired with the ALM it would yield high results
Components
Individual Development
2nd Stage
Students gain the tools they need to be independent learners
The use of tools and technology helps facilitate the gap left by the teacher so students can better instruct themselves
Need to teach students how to organize and structure their time so they can better work individually and be successful
Enrichment
3rd Stage
Exploring new ideas, investigating phenomena, etc.
This is where the learning happens
Exploration Based
Diverse possibilities
Short term
Information gathering
Knowledge/Comprehension
Emphasis on content
Student based
Topic: The Moon (Example)
Brainstorm & make a mind map of the different topics associated with the moon.
Find three poets who write about the moon and share their poetry with a friend.
Collect information about the manned flights to the moon and make a presentation to a group of interested teachers
Interview the personnel at the local planetarium and write an article for your school paper.
Find three websites about the moon, compare and contrast your information, and develop a power point presentation
Investigation Based
Student/Learned based
Diverse possibilities
Longer term
Passion discovery
Multiple means of reporting
Emphasis on content and process
Sources
https://uncw.edu/ed/aig/documents/2017/autonomous%20learner%20model.pdf
Three differentiated level steps for students
Explorations: Tier 1
Investigations: Tier 2
In-depth Study: Tier 3
Knowledge is pursued based on real world applications
In-Depth Study
5th Stage
Assessment Piece
The highest level of the ALM
Students synthesize, apply, and demonstrate the knowledge that they have learned on their own
Seminars
4th Stage
Much like a team test, students work together to demonstrate their knowledge to solve common problems
Source
https://presentlygifted.weebly.com/autonomous-learner-model.html
