SCIENTIA

SELF DIRECTED LEARNING  It is a process in which individuals take the initiative, with or without the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating learning goals, identifying human and material resources for learning, choosing and implementing appropriate learning strategies, and evaluating learning outcomes. Integrating SDL can act as a useful strategy for enhancing language skills and can be successfully used as a useful tool for motivating learners to engage themselves in learning activities both inside and outside of classroom. The advances in modern technology during the past decade have provided a large amount of learning resources and information for language learners. Therefore, it is essential to train students who value autonomous and self-directed learning. Self-directed learning (SDL) is an emerging form of learning that has emerged due to the availability of learning resource material. Students who pose SDL skills need regulation, intrinsic and extri...

Brainstorming Brainstorming is a large or small group activity that encourages students to focus on a topic and contribute to the free flow of ideas. The teacher may begin a brainstorming session by posing a question or a problem, or by introducing a topic. Students then express possible answers, relevant words and ideas. It is the random generation of ideas based around a topic. There is no editing or ordering of these ideas. They may then be used as the basis for another activity such as writing or discussion. It is often very productive as a whole-class activity. Brainstorming is one of the most distinctive ways to develop creative thinking, Seven easy brainstorming techniques that encourage collaboration while eliminating judgment. 1. Brain Writing The general principle of this technique is to separate idea generation from discussion. The team leader shares the topic with the team, and team members individually write down their ideas. This helps eliminate the anchoring bias and enc...