CBSE 10 Class Foundation Of IT (402) Independent Working

Working Independently

One of the abilities that most faculty mentors (and employers, folks!) desire to cultivate in their undergraduate charges is independence. In this section, we'll discuss some strategies that will help you learn how to become a self-motivated, self-regulating independent scientist. You will find that the principles you learn here are foundational to lifelong learning, professional growth, development, and long term career satisfaction. They will stand you in good stead in your life no matter your specific choice of career or career path.

A good place to begin is by carefully thinking about your own learning style. Useful questions to think about include:

• Do you like to work independently or do you need a more structured environment?
• Are you self-motivated or do you need regular feedback in order to make progress?
• Do you work best at your own pace or when prodded by others?

What does it mean to be independent?

It means:

• Becoming self-aware, self-monitoring and self-correcting;
• Knowing what you need to do;
• Taking the initiative rather than waiting to be told what to do;
• Doing what is asked to the best of your ability, without the need for external prodding, and working until the job is completed;
• Learning to work at a pace that you can sustain;
• Taking ownership of your mistakes without looking for excuses; 
• Refusing to let self-doubt or negative emotions due to negative past experiences take you off course.

Key to being independent is your:

• Self-awareness,
• Self-motivation, and
• Self-regulation.