Question By: The amount of time that students devote to independent study could be much greater than is the case in most schools. Although often identified as a tool for meeting the needs of gifted students, independent study should be available for all. Successful independent study programs provide preparation for students and guidance along the way:
* Students are taught knowledge and skills that can't easily be communicated in classrooms.
* As evaluated by exams, independent students learn at least as well as students in classes.
* Independent study provides useful practice in the process of learning.
* Independent study is viable when an educational institution is inaccessible to the learner.
* Independent study meets the convenience needs of many learners.
* Independent study develops self-motivation, concentration, and discipline.
* The learner is taught to identify a problem, gather data, and take responsibility for conclusions.
* The learner does all the work and cannot slide by in the anonymity of group activity.
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