Responsibility means knowing what you have to do and doing it without anyone telling you to
Independent learners are motivated by setting internal goals to achieve
Independent learners want to find out more about the world
No matter the topic or subject studied, an independent learner will find ways to understand material through application
Independent learners don't give up
Independent learners know how to evaluate themselves
Independent learners ask "why?" and formulate answers based on real-world observation and intelligent deduction
Comprehension with little or no instruction
Accountability
Self-examination
Persistence
Critical thinking
Self-motivation
Curiosity
