Abstract
in the 21st century era of learning requires initiative and self-direction which could direct students to plan and manage their activities to develop solutions and solve problems. The importance of independent learning for students requires the teachers to create and do the same thing to increase their professionalism too. This study used a case study method at public elementary school in Bandung, Indonesia. And it hopes could provide more detail explanation about teacher independent self-oriented learning to improve their professionalism. This study found teacher reflect their independent self-oriented learning by self-reflection and facilitate by others. And they believed independent self-oriented learning is a learning process that could improve their professional development.
