Scenario Response 9

Field-independent learners typically excel at organizing information, drawing conclusions, and analyzing ideas without much external guidance. The goal is to gradually shift your students toward this type of independent thinking through carefully designed listening and speaking activities that foster self-reliance, analysis, and self-reflection. The following activities can be

1.    Buddies: Peer Teaching or Think-Pair-Share

In a buddy system, a Peer Teaching or Think-Pair-Share activity can help move students toward field-independence by making them responsible for both listening and explaining concepts.

2.     Small Groups: Problem-Solving or Jigsaw Activities

In small group settings, Problem-Solving tasks or Jigsaw Activities can help move students toward becoming more field-independent by encouraging collaborative but autonomous thinking.

3.    Individual/One-to-One After School: Reflection Journals or Self-Directed Learning

In an individual/one-to-one after-school setting, Reflection Journals or Self-Directed Learning activities can foster independence and self-regulation.