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BY ; JUNAIDI SAHAMUDIN

Self - Directed Learning

SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING (SDL)

Learning efforts, self-planned learning (Tough, 1978),

self-regulated learning (Zimmerman,1990).

Last stage of learning-usually reserved for the adult learner.

Learner takes the initiative in the planning executing, and the evaluation of their own learning.

 

DEFINITION views learners as responsible owners and managers of their own learning process. Self directed learning integrates self management (Management of context, including the social setting, resources and action) with self monitoring (the process whereby the learners monitor, evaluate and regulate their cognitive learning strategies). Bolhuis, 1996 & Garrison, 1997

GOALS OF SDL

Enhance ability of adults to be more self-directed in learning (humanistic approach)

Foster transformational learning

Promote social action

THE 4 TIERS OF SELF DIRECTED LEARNING

I. Learning by Preparing

II. Learning by Doing

III. Learning by Reflecting on Doing

IV. Learning by Moving Forward:

3 MODELS OF SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING AS PROCESS

1-Linear Model

2- Interactive Model3- Instructional model

THE TOP REASONS PEOPLE ENGAGE IN SDL

1. Time management/Family obligations

2. Cost of traditional learning3. Transportation4. Learner’s own learning styles5. Prefer informal learning

structure.6. Ability to plan programs to fit

the learner

TIME MANAGEMENT/FAMILY OBLIGATIONS

Graduations

Birthdays

Studying!

What’s for dinner?

Fun in the sun!

COST OF TRADITIONAL LEARNING

WorkshopsInstructional

Technology (IT) computer classes

Cooking lessonsJewelry lessons

Hourly Daily weekend rates Course rate

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TRANSPORTATION

Have you ever been late to class because of a traffic jam that was

unexpected?

This accident occurred on the way to an evening

class!

LEARNER’S OWN LEARNING STYLES.

This learner prefers tostudy outside in nature.

She enjoys listeningto music.

This man prefers to learn right from the

cookbook late at night.

INFORMAL OR FORMAL LEARNING

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ADVANTAGES OF SELF DIRECTED LEARNING

Allows learners to be more effective learners and social beings

Curious and willing to try new things.

They can view problems as challenges, desire change, and enjoy learning

CONT… Motivated and persistent, independent, self-disciplined, self-confident and goal-oriented.

A greater awareness of their responsibility in making learning meaningful and monitoring themselves

Encourages students to develop their own rules and leadership patterns

DISADVANTAGES

Possible for frequent errors. Quite time consuming. It needs an organized manner of planning; inquiring skills, decision making and self evaluation of work.

IMPLICATIONS OF SDL ON LEARNING

How will the elementary school student use SDL skills to their advantage?

Car salesman? Small business owner? College student? Medical professional? Teachers/Professors? You?

CONCLUSION

Do you consider yourself a self-directed learner?

Why do you think you are a self-directed learner?

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