SDL
Learning controlled by the learner
What is Self-Directed Learning?
YouTube, tutorials, teaching yourself how to fix a broken air conditioner.
What are examples of SDL?
Houle, Tough and Knowles
Who are the recognized historians of SDL?
closely tied to self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses
What is monitor learning?
This step revolves around identifying exactly what you are committing yourself to learn.
What is Step 1: Set Goals?
set a goal; create a plan; monitor learning; seek help; reflect
What are the five steps of SDL?
What are benefits of SDL?
published The Adult Learning Projects, thought to be the point when SDL became a vital part of education literature.
Who is Tough?
Self-Directed Learning means learning in isolation
What are the myths of SDL?
This step includes creating a visual picture of what actions you need to take to achieve your goals.
What is Step 2: Create a Plan?
Name one motivation for SDL in adults.
What is don't like to be told how to do something, internal motivation, etc.?
Specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-based
What are SMART goals?
published Self-directed Learning, which provided foundational definitions and assumptions that guided much subsequent research.
Who is Knowles?
Name one criticism of SDL related to western values.
What is SDL favors White, western values of independence and autonomy?
additional assistance from a tutor, advisor, counselor, or teacher
What is seeking help?
Humanism, Behaviorism, Neobehaviorism
What are philosophical foundations of SDL?
Instructors often start out as a guide
What is adult learning in SDL?
Interviewed 22 adult learners to categorize their learning behavior.
Who is Houle?
Name one criticism of SDL related to individual vs. team.
What is some cultures champion the group/team goals above the individual learning?
What is reflection?