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Student Ownership

In developing this domain, we considered the idea of agency, and how agency is demonstrated in learning. Students who felt strongest in their learning had a sense of understanding of how they learn at a metacognitive level and expressed their use of self-awareness strategies to improve their skill-building and knowledge and guide their own learning journeys.

This domain portrays students in the driver's seat of their learning. It’s important that students have a sense of ownership and an understanding that they have choices they can make.

Diving into the Domain: Student Ownership

Student Ownership is dedicated to fostering independence, self-awareness, and a sense of responsibility in each learner. This domain emphasizes empowering students to take charge of their educational journey, helping them develop the skills needed for personal growth and self-guided learning. Through Student Ownership, we are nurturing students who are motivated, self-aware, and prepared to make thoughtful choices for their futures.

Student Ownership Student Competencies

Within Student Ownership, there are three key competencies that students are learning and applying. The following provides examples of how students experience and demonstrate growth in each area: Each sentence is a way students might demonstrate their growth in each competency (skill). The Connected Learner competencies are:

  • Empowerment
  • Self-Knowledge
  • Self-Direction
Empowerment

When a students hones in on empowerment, they are striving to fulfill the following statements:

  • I can independently make decisions about the right next steps for my learning and well-being.
  • I know how to learn more about what interests me and choose learning options based on my interests.
  • I can build the skills needed for success and can take action to achieve my goals.
  • I am encouraged to advocate for what I need in my learning
     
Self-Knowledge

When a students hones in on self-knowledge, they are striving to fulfill the following statements: 

  • I know why I’m learning what I’m learning.
  • I can demonstrate my knowledge and mastery of skills in ways that best fit my learning style and/or I
    can demonstrate my learning in multiple ways.
  • I understand my own strengths as a learner and can practice applying those skills to my learning.
  • I have strategies to calm my mind and body when I experience stress or anxiety.
Self-Direction

When a students hones in on self-direction, they are striving to fulfill the following statements:

  • I own and take an active role in my learning.
  • I am actively involved and engaged in lessons and projects.
  • I know how and when to use classroom and school resources to move my learning forward.
  • I can set learning goals and initiate my learning.
  • I’m motivated to engage further in my learning.