Professor, What’s on the Exam?? Creating Independent Thinkers Through Self-Directed Learning

Session Submission Type: Workshop

Abstract

Do you wish that your students took more initiative in your class? Do you struggle with students expecting you to give them the answers to the homework, assignments, or the exam? Do you wish your students would be more independent thinkers and not solely dependent on you, the instructor? If so, this is the perfect session for you! In this session, we will introduce the concept of self-directed learning as a way to empower students to take control of their own learning. We will discuss the different stages of self-directed learning and identify instructional strategies that will work best for each different stage. Participants will be presented with concrete examples and models that can be used in the accounting classroom to encourage students to be more engaged and aware in their own learning.

Sub Track

• Southeast Regional Meeting

Presenters

• Tracie Miller-Nobles, Austin Community College

• Brenda Mattison, Tri County Tech College