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Nom de la revue: La Foucade
Intervalle de pages: 10-12
Résumé: As teachers, it is our duty to “[...] instill a desire to learn into each student who has been entrusted to [us]” (Quebec Education Act, Article 22). The accomplishment of this duty can be very closely linked to the development of a student’s self-deter- mination – a concept which is generally understood as an amalgam of knowledge, skillsets and beliefs that together aid us in making our own choices and decisions, setting and working towards our own goals, fulfilling our own needs – all freely of our own volition and without being told exactly what to think or do (e.g. by parents, teachers, friends) (Ryan & Deci, 2017). By fostering a students’ self-determination, teachers acknowledge that the students are capable decision-makers, that they are able to take charge and be (or become) independent – all of which encourages students to thrive and seek their full potential. Self-determination is hence a very powerful tool when it comes to successful educational outcomes. In this article, we will describe some self-determined behaviours and examine why they are essential building blocks to student self-determination at any age. Lastly, some concrete tips will be provided on how to support self-determination in students on a day-to-day basis.
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