Supporting Autonomous Learning at home
No one can truly engage in supporting Autonomous Learning without an understanding what it is and a belief that it is an effective teaching model (Reeve, 2009).
If you haven't already, please read over the Autonomous Learning and the Elements of AL sections of this website. See the Why Autonomous Learning section for details on the postive outcomes of AL and the research that supports these outcomes.
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To understand what Autonmous Learning support looks like, here are three scenarios dealing with homework: over-parenting, too-little parenting and Autonomous Learning Support parenting.
According to research, autonomy support has four ingredients. Here they are with examples to illustrate what they look like.
Here is a list of specific ways parents of MACC students can support their kids at home
Sources:
Reeve, J. (2009). Why Teachers Adopt a Controlling Motivating Style Toward Students and How They Can Become More Autonomy Supportive. Educational Psychologist, 44(3), 159-175. doi:10.1080/00461520903028990
