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Matthew Bourjaily – English Journal, 2018
The tension between teachers' desires to instill independence in students, and students' desires for teachers to provide answers, is a complex one. This article explores a lesson that, with virtually no guidance from the teacher, enhances student independence, engagement, and insight.
Descriptors: Personal Autonomy, Learner Engagement, Grade 9, Learning Activities