Be Your Own Teacher! Become an Autodidact With Amazing Study Skills.
Some of the wisest and most profound people in history were self taught or autodidacts; and that is still possible today.
Barbara (Ms Bobbi) Wells
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(313)
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will self-assign a project at the conclusion of each lesson. Time will be allowed at the beginning of the subsequent class to review and discuss the students work if they wish.Grading
Progress is assessed through class participation.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
Autodidacticism -the process or practice of learning a subject without a teacher or formal education; self-education. In this eight week journey, students will discover that learning is not dependent on schools, teachers or friends. Learning is intrinsic to our nature as human beings. There are many examples throughout history of people who have self-educated and gone on to make great contributions to specific fields of study and to society in general. In this class, we will look at individuals who have self-educated wholly or in part. We will also discover the many ways we have today to become self-educators. Each class session will start with a look at one such person, their contributions, and how they achieved their educational goals. The second part of the class will be discussion on a specific mode or technique of self education. Lastly, students will be invited to share their own success or failures with-self education. We will also discuss specific tools and techniques for guiding one's own learning process. Some potential historical figures to include: Abraham Lincoln, Abigail Adams, Konstintine Tsiolkovsky, Frederic Douglass, Jane Goodall, and more. Class Structure: 5 minutes- introductions. 15 minutes- learn about one of the autodidacts from history through a slide presentation and discussion. Students will know who the featured autodidact is before the class via a classroom announcement. This will give them the opportunity to do some research before class. 15 minutes to discuss a learning modality. 15- minutes for reflection and to develop learning plans to try out the modality. The famous people discussed, to exemplify autodidacticism are: Week of September 2 - Benjamin Franklin Week of September 9- Frederick Douglass Week of September 16- Abigail Adams Week of September 23- Konstintine Tsiolokovsky Week of September 30-Howard Gardner Week of October 8- Jane Goodall Week of October 17- Abraham Lincoln Week of October 24 -George Washington Carver
Learning Goals
1. Students will learn the definition of an autodidact.
2. Students will become familiar with the study skills famous autodidacts employed and discuss each one.
3. Students will explore these skills through various in class assignments.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Benjamin Franklin
Looking at the means Franklin used to self educate. How to apply those same skills today. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Frederick Douglass
Looking at the means Douglass used to self educate. How to apply those same skills today. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Abigail Adams
Looking at the means Adams used to self educate. How to apply those same skills today. 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Konstantine Tsiolkovsky
Looking at the means Tsiolkovsky used to self educate. How to apply those same skills today. 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Learning Needs
This class supports a multitude of learning styles. It is designed to accommodate those who learn independently and to give independent learners encouragement and resources for their own studies.
Supply List
Please bring paper and pencil to class for note taking.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2019
4.8
313reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College (University)
I am a lifelong learner and have self-educated on many topics. I love learning. I hold a Bachelors degree in education and have taught classes for many years. I have taught preschoolers, elementary students, middle school, and college. More than anything else I believe instilling a love for learning and reading helps students develop a lifelong habit of learning. Reviews
Live Group Course
$45
weekly1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 23 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-6 learners per class
