Matching Pairs Independent LearnersOnline version Learn the 7 Characteristics of Independent Learners by Jon Howard 1 Independent learners are motivated by setting internal goals to achieve 2 Responsibility means knowing what you have to do and doing it without anyone telling you to 3 Independent learners don't give up 4 No matter the topic or subject studied, an independent learner will find ways to understand material through application 5 Independent learners want to find out more about the world 6 Independent learners ask "why?" and formulate answers based on real-world observation and intelligent deduction 7 Independent learners know how to evaluate themselves Persistence Curiosity Critical thinking Accountability Self-motivation Comprehension with little or no instruction Self-examination