Effective Strategies for Third-Party Stakeholders to Promote Autonomous Student Learning

Abstract

Shifting the focus of learning to be centered around the student rather than the course contentpresents a unique opportunity for third-party stakeholders to engage differently with students.Traditionally, the behavior-centered approach in the classroom has driven the flow ofcurriculum, the development of parent-teacher relationships, and the way that studentscomprehend and retain important learning. This paper highlights the autonomous teaching andlearning approach which puts students as drivers of their learning experience. Also discussed arethe various strategies that parents, guardians, and caregivers can use to promote the use of theselearning practices. Finally, this project includes the different methods teachers can implementwithin the classroom that promote autonomous learning.Keywords: autonomy, third-party stakeholders, support, effective