Limitations and Benefits

Limitations 

Independent learning requires students to be intrinsically motivated and engaged to complete the work within a subject. It is an instructional strategy that requires dedication and time investment from the student. Independent learning is challenging for students who are struggling with the material as they require assistance and guidance from the teacher to understand what the important information to understand is. 

Benefits 

There are many benefits to student-driven or student-centered learning that incorporates motivation and having the students actively learn the material themselves. It allows students to research themselves or work with their peers to learn material. Independent Instructional approach increase interpersonal and collaboration skills can be learned in a cooperative learning activity. This approach increases construction in learning and developing community within the classroom through autonomy. 

Shelley Wright (2013) in her Ted Talk: The power of student-driven learning describes the multiple benefits that come with independent instructional approach.  

References 

Chakraborty, S. (2015) What are the advantages and disadvantages of collaborative teaching? Retrieved on April 29, 2016 from: https://www.researchgate.net/post/What_are_the_advantages_and_disadvantages_of_collaborative_teaching

TEDx Talks (2013) The Power of Student-Driven Learning: Shelley Write at TEDxWestVancouverED. Retrieved on April 30, 2016 from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fMC-z7K0r4