Facilitating Effective Sixth Form Independent Learning: Methodologies, Methods and Tools

The Sixth Form is a crucial period for young people who have opted to continue their education post-sixteen. Facilitating Effective Sixth Form Independent Learning is a comprehensive guide for educators looking to support independent learning in the Sixth Form. It provides step-by-step guidance on how to set up an appropriate teaching program, offers proven tools and strategies, and discusses methods for evaluating information and managing time. The book also covers the construction of essays and reports, the Information/Writing Interaction Model (IWIM), and strategies for countering plagiarism. It is an essential resource for educators working in a world where developing independent learning skills is essential.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 01 November 2021
Publisher: Facet Publishing

For young people who have opted to continue their education post-sixteen, the importance of independent learning in the Sixth Form cannot be overstated. At this crucial stage, the balance between classroom teaching and private study shifts dramatically, and individuals who intend to go on to university find themselves having to put in place strategies that will prepare them for the next stage of their academic lives and serve their current needs.

Facilitating Effective Sixth Form Independent Learning is a comprehensive guide for educators looking to support independent learning in the Sixth Form. It takes the reader on a step-by-step journey, showing how an appropriate teaching program can be set up and offering proven tools and strategies that can be adopted in the classroom. The book advises on how a worthwhile research question can be formulated and establishes the importance of teaching unifying methodologies, alongside individual techniques, before various means of finding information are identified. It develops an approach to help students think systematically about the available options and considers methods for evaluating information and managing time.

The book then addresses the construction of essays and reports and guides readers through understanding and implementing the Information/Writing Interaction Model (IWIM). Further coverage includes strategies for countering plagiarism and numerous suggestions for promoting student reflection.

Rigorous yet accessible and featuring numerous practical examples, Facilitating Effective Sixth Form Independent Learning is an essential resource for educators working in a world where developing independent learning skills is not an option but a necessity. By providing a comprehensive guide to effective teaching and learning strategies, this book empowers educators to help their students thrive in their academic pursuits and prepare them for the challenges of the future.

Weight: 452g
Dimension: 153 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781783305582