Application of Personal Learning Environment to an Independent Study Experience

Abstract

The study applied the concept of personal learning environments to the individualized instruction of a foreign language pre-service teacher in an assessment class. The student was given the opportunity to develop their own personal learning environment by deciding upon specific educational goals, developing lifelong learning resources, and negotiating assessment. The student developed an enthusiasm for the subject matter not seen with other students. However, the situation is unique in that it is an individualized learning situation with a mature, returning student. In the future, attempt will be made to apply the same principles to a whole-class situation.