Objective: Empowering students to take ownership develops responsibility, pride, and ultimately their best work.

Instruction: a) Start by explaining and opening a discussion on the relevance of the work. Students need to understand the "why" so they can be engaged and intrinsically motivated to learn, and not just learn for the test. b) Have students create lesson questions to increase engagement. c) Create opportunities for students to pursue interests and practice skills in a way they choose. For example, if students are reviewing a book, they can write a report, make a video, or make a poster. d) Have students self-assess to encourage metacognition. Self-assessment enhances, but does not replace teacher feedback. e) Help students understand their grades, learn from their errors and identify strategies to improve their performance. Exam Wrappers can be a great option to ensure that all students consider their exam performance and take responsibility.

OER Resource: Self-regulation (Digital Promise Learner Variability Project)