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Homeroom
Guidance Program
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Developing Independent
Learning Skills
Homeroom Guidance Program – Grade 7
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Developing Independent Learning Skills
First Edition, 2020

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Homeroom
Guidance Program
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Developing Independent
Learning Skills
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Homeroom Guidance Program – Grade 7 Alternative Delivery

Mode (ADM) Module on Developing Independent Learning Skills!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or
facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum
while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also
aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies
that will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them
to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and
assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Homeroom Guidance Program – Grade 7 Alternative Delivery

Mode (ADM) Module on Developing Independent Learning Skills!

The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often
used to depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create
and accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in
your own hands!

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an
active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

What I Know This part includes an activity that aims to

check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correct (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link

the current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be

introduced to you in various ways such as a
story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an
activity or a situation.

What is It This section provides a brief discussion of

the lesson. This aims to help you discover
and understand new concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent

practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.

What I Have Learned This includes questions or blank

sentence/paragraph to be filled in to
process what you learned from the lesson.

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 What I Can Do This section provides an activity which will
help you transfer your new knowledge or
skill into real life situations or concerns.

Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your

level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.

Additional Activities In this portion, another activity will be given

to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned. This also tends retention
of learned concepts.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the

module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

References This is a list of all sources used in

developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the different methods of effective learning. The scope of this module permits
it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes
the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the
standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be
changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using. (HGJA-Ic-5)

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the different independent learning skills;
2. analyze their strengths to deal with challenges; and
3. create individual goal planning sheet.

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 What I Know

Identify if the following sentences are True or False. Write your answer on the
space provided.

__________1. Independent learning is when an individual is able to think, act and

pursue their own studies autonomously, without the same levels of
support you receive from a teacher at school.

__________2. Independent learners are not motivated by setting internal goals to

achieve

__________3. Independent learners don’t know how to evaluate themselves.

__________4. Responsibility means knowing what you have to do and doing it

without anyone telling you to.

__________5. Independent learners think critically of a situation.

__________6. Independent learners have an uncanny ability to read, visualize, or

kinesthetically instruct themselves

__________7. Independent learners don't give up.

__________8. Independent learning can become a lifelong habit.

__________9. Independent learning is the ability to work on your own, with minimal
direction and with confidence.

__________10. Independent learners are not interested to find out more about the
world.

__________ 11. An independent learner takes responsibility for their own learning.

__________ 12. Independent learners think the teacher is wholly responsible for
their learning.

__________ 13. Independent learners cannot make decisions about their learning.

__________ 14. Independent learners plan their learning and set goals.

__________ 15. Independent learners are aware of their strengths and weaknesses.

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Lesson
Developing Independent
1 Learning Skills
Independent learners become lifelong learners. The ability to keep learning is a
crucial skill that will help you to flourish in the areas of education, economy and
social existence. Understandably, becoming an independent learner has many
rewards to offer you:

• You will be able to think individually

• You will develop better self-concept

• You will be more adept at making unconventional discoveries

• She will make a great employee

• You will find success in further learning more easily

The independent learner is clearly the best kind of learner. Nevertheless, self-
learning is not only an asset for your future but also for your everyday life.

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 What’s In

STUDY SKILLS ASSESSMENT

Read each statement carefully. For each statement, write the number for the choice
that best describes your study habits.

Never Sometimes Usually Always

Study Habit Self-Assessment
0 1 2 3

1. I set study goals for myself

2. I study where it’s quiet with

little distractions

3. I have all the supplies I need

when I study (ex. Pen, paper,
etc.)

4. I take short breaks when I

study

5. I study with a friend or

group

6. I complete and turn in all

my assignments on time

7. I start studying days before I

have to take a test

8. I dedicate time for studying

9. I try my best on all my work

10. I follow directions and

complete work

GRAND TOTAL: _____

A total score of 0-10: Your study skills may need improvement

A total score of 11-20: Your study skills are developing
A total score of 21-30: Your study skills seem strong

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 Notes to the Teacher

In this module you will discover your areas of strength and

identify your weaknesses pertaining to studying.

What’s New

Dictionary Skills Activity:

Here are some of the words used in this lesson. Check the meaning of the
words in the dictionary.

INDEPENDENT WEAKNESS INTEREST GOAL

PRIORITY ACHIEVEMENT TECHNIQUE

STRENGTH LEARNING HABIT

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 What is It

What is independent learning?

Put simply, independent learning is when pupils set goals, monitor and evaluate
their own academic development, so they can manage their own motivation towards
learning.

Why is it so important?

Students exploring for themselves is at the very core of learning. Making

discoveries from a task the teacher sets that they are genuinely interested in and
find challenging, and the feeling they gain from self-direction, is wonderfully
rewarding for learners as well as an incredible life tool.

How To Set About Learning Independently

1. Analyze your strengths, weakness and special interests

For example, if you are studying a language, is your weak area broadly grammar,
vocabulary, writing, speaking, listening, or reading? If you decide that grammar is
the problem area you'll then need to break this down further to decide what
aspects cause problems - for example past tenses of verbs or word order in a
sentence.

2. Work out your priorities

Once you've decided what your specific problems/interests are, you can draw up a
list:

• Which need to be addressed urgently?

• Is there a natural, logical order in which to tackle them?

Whatever your subject, don't be afraid to return to the basics if necessary. It may
give you more confidence in the long run to ensure you have a firm understanding
of basic concepts and techniques.

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3. Set aside time

It will probably pay you to set aside a specific time each week for your independent
work and write it down in your timetable. Unless a time is allocated in this way, it's
all too easy for independent work to be squeezed out by other activities, and good
intentions can wither away.

4. Work out a study-plan

What goals could you realistically set yourself? Don't make them too ambitious but
set minor goals or targets that you know you will be able to achieve without having
to spend a very long time working on them. How many hours will you need to
achieve them? How will you know when you've achieved them? Try giving yourself
clear aims:

5. Keep a record of what you have done

This can help with further planning and also give a sense of achievement as well as
provide something to include in a progress file. As time goes by you may surprise
yourself with what you've been able to cover. This could motivate you to keep going,
as could increase confidence, and even improve your results!

Once you've achieved the target, the process of planning can start again. Your
needs and priorities may have changed, so think about them and then set yourself
another target.

Independent learning can become a lifelong habit.

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 What’s More

MY STRENGTHS AND MY CHALLENGES

Strengths are the things I am good at, challenges are the things I need to
work on. List and illustrate your strengths and weaknesses.

MY STRENGTHS MY CHALLENGES

What I Have Learned

CHALLENGES AND EXPECTATIONS

CHALLENGES WHAT CAN I DO TO POSITIVELY

DEAL WITH MY CHALLENGES

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 What I Can Do

INDIVIDUAL REFLECTION:

I can do the following activities to improve my learning

1. _______________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________

I can become a more effective learner if I do the following things

1. _______________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________

I the next month, I will practice being an independent learner in the following
task/lesson

1. _______________________________________________________

2. _______________________________________________________

3. _______________________________________________________

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 Assessment

Identify the following statements as Independent Learner or Dependent

Learner.

___________1. Learners are self-reliant.

___________2. Learners are aware of their strengths and weaknesses.

___________3. Learners do not know the best way to learn something.

___________4. Learners think that the teacher is wholly responsible for their
learning.

___________5. Learners rely heavily on the teacher.

___________6. Learners connect classroom learning with the real world.

___________7. Learners make decisions about their learning.

___________8. Learners read through just to get done.

___________9. Learners figure out what is confusing.

___________10. Learners cannot make decisions about their learning.

__________ 11. Learners satisfied only by task completion, thinking “I just need to
get it done.”

__________ 12. Learners satisfied by effort and progress, and are able to see the
bigger picture.

__________ 13. Learners concern for getting the correct answer, with less regard for
how they have got there.

__________ 14. Learners needing direct staff instructions.

__________ 15. Learners getting better means a focus on becoming a better

performer, higher marks or grades.

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 Additional Activities

STUDENT GOAL PLANNING SHEET

I am good at. . . I need to work on. . .

__________________ __________________

__________________ __________________
__________________ __________________
__________________ __________________

My plan to improve is ________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

If my plan doesn’t work then I’ll ___________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

I’ll know my plan is working when _________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

Signed: _______________

Date: _________________

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Additional
Activities:
Answers may vary
Assessment: What’s In: What I Know
Answers may vary
1. Independent Learner 1. True
2. Independent Learner What’s More: 2. False
3. Dependent Learner Answers may vary 3. False
4. Dependent Learner 4. True
5. Dependent Learner What I have 5. True
6. Independent Learner learned: 6. True
7. Independent Learner Answers may vary 7. True
8. Dependent Learner 8. True
9. Independent Learner What I Can Do: 9. True
10. Dependent Learner Answers may vary 10. False
11. Dependent Learner 11. True
12. Independent Learner 12. False
13. Dependent Learner 13. False
14. Dependent Learner 14. True
15. Dependent Learner 15. True
Answer Key
References
me, W., 2020. How To Become An Independent Learner - Chloeburroughs.Com.
[online] ChloeBurroughs.com. Available at:
<https://chloeburroughs.com/become-independent-
learner/#:~:text=An%20independent%20learner%20takes%20responsibility,I
ndependent%20learners%20take%20initiative.>.

Brightknowledge.org. 2020. Brightside Mentoring. [online] Available at:

<https://www.brightknowledge.org/study-skills/top-tips-for-independent-
learning>.

Canvas.hull.ac.uk. 2020. What Is Meant By Independent Learning?: Essential

Study Toolkit. [online] Available at:
<https://canvas.hull.ac.uk/courses/30746/pages/what-is-meant-by-
independent-learning>.

Academy, A., 2020. 7 Characteristics Of Independent Learners - Alpha Omega

Academy. [online] Alpha Omega Academy. Available at:
<https://www.aoacademy.com/7-characteristics-of-independent-learners/>
[Accessed 12 July 2020].

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