39. Find the Front Runner: Shifting Students from Passengers to Active Learners
Description
In this episode of Educate to Self-Regulate, I'm joined by Rebecca Russell-Saunders (Professional Learning Coach) and Samantha Dowsing (Lead Teacher) from Wesley College to explore how self-regulated learning (SRL) can transform both classrooms and whole-school culture.
In this episode, you'll learn:
✔️ The key difference between self-regulated and self-directed learning and why it matters
✔️ Practical strategies like “front runner” modelling, reflective journals, and weekly goal-setting that build agency
✔️ How SRL practices strengthen self-efficacy and peer support, reducing the need for behaviour management
✔️ Ways to align classroom practice with wider frameworks such as Melbourne University’s New Metrics
Connect with Beck on LinkedIn: Rebecca Russell-Saunders
To connect with Sam, reach out to Beck or Wesley College directly.
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