they are actively involved in their learning
and have meaningful choices
they have a high level of confidence
in themselves and a positive view of their ability to learn their experiences and the knowledge bases they
each bring to school are recognized and enriched in the school
setting
learning activities are designed
around their natural curiosity, interest, and enthusiasm for
learning
they can initiate their learning
and construct their own knowledge under caring guidance
their personal learning experiences
are accepted and respected their interaction with peers and adults is
in a collaborative rather than competitive setting
they are provided opportunities
to become self-directed and take responsibility for their own
learning
they feel a sense of ownership
over their learning process instructional activities proceed from
the whole to the part, the concrete to the abstract, the known
to the unknown
the rate of learning is recognized
as unique for each student
their educational risk-taking behavior
is encouraged and mistakes are viewed as natural and positive
consequences of the learning process
they are given adequate time and
opportunities to investigate interesting events and material
with the help of knowledgeable and sensitive adults
I sincerely regret that I do not know the author of this list. I found it among many books, notes, and materials, without an author's name attached. But it is so true that I decided to include it. (Ed.)
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