Autonomy

What it looks like when this need is NOT being met:

• Apathy and disengagement with a task
• Rejection of or seeking ways to “work around” rules and expectations
• A disconnect between the work being produced and the skills and capabilities of the student creating that work

Ways to help meet this need:

• More choices, for example: where to sit, what to eat, read, or wear
• Unstructured time to explore interests
• Opportunities to help make decisions, including classroom rules
• Invitations to share feedback and input into what and how we learn
• Space to work independently

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