Becoming independent learners

1. Tick (v) the columns to complete the following table about you. Compare your answer in pairs.

(Đánh dấu (v) vào các cột để hoàn thành bảng sau về bạn. So sánh câu trả lời của bạn theo cặp)

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện.

2. Listen to a conversation between Mai and Mike, and choose the correct answers A, B, or C.

(Nghe đoạn hội thoại giữa Mai và Mike, và chọn câu trả lời đúng A, B hoặc C)

1. What is the conversation mainly about?

A. What motivates independent learners.

B. Independent learners’ sense of responsibility.

C. What makes a successful independent learner.

2. What makes independent learners study hard?

A. Their motivation for learning.

B. Their learning goals.

C. The responsibility for their own learning.

3. What do independent learners do if the task they are working on is too difficult?

A. They give up and move on to something harder.

B. They make every effort to finish it.

C. They ask questions about it.

4. Which of the following descriptions of independent leamers is NOT mentioned?

A. They're self-motivated and responsible.

B. They‘re confident and highly organised.

C. They’re curious about the world and they don't give up.

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện.

3. Listen to the conversation again and answer each of the following questions using no more than THREE words or a number.

(Nghe lại đoạn hội thoại và trả lời mỗi câu hỏi sau bằng cách sử dụng không quá BA từ hoặc một con số)

1. How many characteristics of independent learners does Mike find on the website?

2. What do independent learners take responsibility for?

3. What do they use to help them achieve their learning goals?

4. What are they not afraid of doing?

Answer:

HS tự thực hiện.

4. Work in groups. Discuss the following questions.

(Làm việc nhóm. Thảo luận các câu hỏi sau)

Which of the characteristics of independent learners do you think you have? Which one do you want to develop in the future?

Answer:

A list of characteristics of independent learners for discussion purposes:

• Self-motivated: Independent learners are motivated by their own interests and goals, not just external rewards or pressures.

• Self-directed: They take responsibility for their own learning and actively seek out resources and opportunities to improve their knowledge and skills.

• Self-aware: They understand their own strengths and weaknesses, learning style, and preferences, and use that knowledge to guide their learning process.

• Goal-oriented: They set clear and specific learning goals and regularly assess their progress toward achieving them.

• Persistent: They persevere through challenges and setbacks and keep working toward their goals.

• Reflective: They regularly reflect on their learning experiences and use that feedback to improve their learning strategies.

• Resourceful: They know how to find and use a variety of learning resources, including books, online courses, mentors, and peers.

• Curious: They have a strong desire to learn and explore new ideas and topics.

• Creative: They think outside the box and find innovative ways to solve problems and achieve their goals.

• Collaborative: They work well with others and are open to learning from different perspectives and experiences.