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Five behaviors that promote self-directed learning.

 * 1) Praising strategies, progress, & effort.
 * 2) Model self-directed behavior.
 * 3) Positive attribution - accept that you can change things - don't blame failure on external factors.
 * 4) Opportunities to self-direct.
 * 5) Opportunities o rework.

Five behaviors that inhibit self-directed learning.

 * 1) Giving too much direction.
 * 2) Encouraging competition, especially in academics - it becomes extrinsic.
 * 3) Equating easy with smart.
 * 4) Rewarding status instead of rewarding effort.
 * 5) Praising intelligence.