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Taking initiative means being self-directed and looking for ways to accomplish tasks within a specific time period. Which of the following statements is NOT correct about Managing Goals and Time?

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Important Questions on Initiatives and Self Direction

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Training Handbook for 21st Century Skills>Chapter 9 - Initiatives and Self Direction>Exercise 1>Q 7

'Independent learning' or 'work independently' is frequently associated with other learning strategies, including 'personalization', 'student-centred learning', and 'ownership of learning'. Working independently can help students in many ways.
'Independent learning' will result in which of the following? 
(i) improved academic performance
(ii) increased motivation and confidence
(iii) enabling teachers to provide differentiated tasks for students
(iv) increase student awareness of their limitations and their ability to manage them
Select the correct answer using the codes below: 

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Training Handbook for 21st Century Skills>Chapter 9 - Initiatives and Self Direction>Exercise 1>Q 8
Initiation skill involves the ability to begin a task independently. It helps the child to build his/her path of development. To work independently, student needs to monitor and prioritise their tasks.
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Training Handbook for 21st Century Skills>Chapter 9 - Initiatives and Self Direction>Exercise 1>Q 9

If a student takes initiative to work independently. Which of the following techniques associated with taking initiative and initiating self-direction can help learners work autonomously?

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Training Handbook for 21st Century Skills>Chapter 9 - Initiatives and Self Direction>Exercise 1>Q 10

Being able to see what needs to be done and deciding to do the task without waiting for someone else to ask you to do it is the essence of taking the initiative. Choose inappropriate strategy/strategies that is/are not needed for initiative learning.  
(i) Teacher First - Teacher/s will initiate acting on an activity to set an example and motivate students to come forward and participate.
(ii) Student First - Students will only initiate acting on an activity to set an example for others.
(iii) Initiative to improve - Teacher/s will initiate students to try things themselves.
(iv) Assess Readiness - Before students can achieve their learning goals, it's important to know their current situation.

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Training Handbook for 21st Century Skills>Chapter 9 - Initiatives and Self Direction>Exercise 1>Q 11
Which of the following classroom activities favours self-initiation and self-direction amongst children?
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Training Handbook for 21st Century Skills>Chapter 9 - Initiatives and Self Direction>Exercise 1>Q 19
A grade 10th teacher divided the class into four teams and suggested four activities to understand a topic that promotes self-directed learning amongst students. The following strategy is an example:
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Training Handbook for 21st Century Skills>Chapter 9 - Initiatives and Self Direction>Exercise 1>Q 20
A teacher asks students to act like a bangle seller, sing a song, and dance like someone on topics related to the chapter. What is the purpose of such activities?
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Training Handbook for 21st Century Skills>Chapter 9 - Initiatives and Self Direction>Exercise 1>Q 21

A teacher organised a role play activity in which every child has to perform/present in front of the whole class so that each child gets an opportunity. These roles can be performed by individual students, in pairs, or in groups which can play out a more complex scenario.

Which of the following skill will be enhanced by this activity?