While I appreciate the message in the video and agree that we need to empower our learners to become more self-directed the author doesn’t really provide any suggestion on how to do this. This is where the Learner’s Mindset and the CSLE+COVA approaches come in. Don’t just talk about empowering your learners, take the steps to make this happen.
The Shift from Engaging Students to Empowering Learners
It’s like he’s quoting COVA!
It does sound like it doesn’t it. Just confirms that the notion of giving learners choice ownership and voice through authentic learning opportunities can be a widely accepted idea.