Abstract:
Independent study is difficult to define. On some campuses it is truly individual study; at times, it is self-directed study or study done outside of organized courses. At some institutions, independent study is assigned and regular classes or discussion and/or tutoring periods are utilized under the name of independent study. All of these, however, have as a goal independence in student learning. Most original independent study was offered as an honors program for the higher ranking portion of the student body. Now it is often offered, not only outside the honors program, but often at beginning freshman levels. The active involvement of students in the learning process is perhaps the best definition of independent study.
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independent study
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