This reflects the growing conviction that students should be allowed more choice and responsibility in their learning. While student maturity is obviously a factor, it is important to provide a conducive climate and ample opportunities for students to develop their abilities to make choices and assume responsibility for their own learning. Selecting Types of Interaction A major variable in selecting instructional approaches is the type of interaction desired. Basically, interaction can range from the total class to small groups to individuals working alone. A variety within a unit of study and throughout the year is desirable.
Individual students have their own preferred types of interaction.
The teacher should be aware of and sensitive to these preferences, challenging students while striving to expand their ways of working. Teachers should recognize that individual preference is connected to preferred learning style. Because the C.E.L.s are to be integrated into curriculum content rather than taught separately, the selection of instructional approaches is a significant consideration. The strategy of independent study, for example, helps to develop knowledge, processes, values, and attitudes associated with independent learning. The integration of the Common Essential Learnings into school subjects involves choice of curricular content, teacher modelling, and the selection of instructional approaches.