Practicing self-study skills with online learning

How to support students in developing self-study skills?

Teachers demonstrate and encourage curiosity

Online learning enables students to demonstrate their agency and autonomy. If the teacher acts as a companion on the students’ learning path, the teacher will be considered by the students as their friend. This mindset also leads to students and teachers being able to work together to find the best possible online learning method.

Create conditions for students to choose their own way of learning

Self-study skills develop when students are empowered to choose how they learn and how they achieve goals. Online learning gives students more time to study on their own. They can also create discussions, work in online groups with classmates to complete assignments. As a result, their problem-solving skills, critical thinking and technology mastery will be greatly enhanced.

Encourage students to reflect

Pressure of online learning often comes from teachers not having the opportunity to interact directly with students, so class time is when teachers should enhance the reflection of the students. Students need time to adapt to the changes, so teachers should closely monitor their progress to guide and promptly support if they have any difficulty in learning. When connection and reflection is established, students will be more active when learning at home.