effective self-directed learning (sdl). road map what is sdl? why we should be self-directed learner...
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Malcolm Shepherd Knowles (1913 - 1997) In 1975, Knowles published Self-directed Learning, provided foundational definitions and assumptions that guided much subsequent research.
Introduction
Continuing process We know how to be taught; we
haven’t learn how to learn Most learning is informal and self-
directed in nature
Learning:
Learning means making use of every resource in or out of educational institutions for our personal growth and development
SDL
Definition: “SDL is any increase in knowledge, skill,
accomplishment, or personal development that an individual selects and brings about by his or her own efforts using any method in any circumstances at any time”
(Gibbons, 2002)
What is SDL? Is the process for which the individual learner
takes the initiative and the responsibility (with or without help) to: assess educational needs, set goals and objectives, plan and identify appropriate
educational activities, implement those activities, and evaluate the outcomes.
Process of self directed learning
knowles pointed five-step model of SDL consists of:
Educational needs, Goals & objectives, Appropriate educational activities, implementation, Evaluation of the outcomes.
Could you give me an example??
Psychological development
SDL is more in tune with our natural process of psychological development
When we are born we are totally dependent
As we grow and mature we develop the need for independence
Match the new movement in adult education Students centered PBL Curricula Computer-based education So, prepare learners
Life long learning Skills
We must learn from everything we do
We must exploit every experience as a “learning experience”
Every institution in the community becomes a resource for learning
Why is Self-Directed Learning important?
• There is growing evidence that people who take initiative in learning, learn more and learn better than those who don’t.
• The evidence is also that they learn more deeply and permanently.
When SDL becomes more powerful?
When we decide:1. What areas of knowledge and skills we need
to gain in order to get something done (our learning needs and goals)
2. How we will gain the areas of knowledge and skills (our learning objectives and activities)
3. How we will know that we've gained the areas of knowledge and skills (learning evaluation)
1. Identify your learning needs
Your self Your patients Your peers / colleagues Your students Your teachers Others; e.g. family members
2. Translate learning needs into learning objectives
Specific Reasonable At appropriate level of specificity
or generality Personally meaningful Measurable as to accomplishment
3. Identify educational resources:
Be able to identify human & material resources appropriate to different kinds of learning objectives
4. Organize learning activities
Be able to select effective strategies for making use of learning resources & to perform these strategies skillfully & with initiative
5. Set a doable and practical plan
Don’t be idealistic; try first, with feasible learning activity
Time schedule
6. Set a learning contract
Learning objectives Learning resources & strategies Evidence of accomplishment
7. Make use of electronic resources
Don’t be the last one…learn how to use it effectively
Be selective Time management
10. Be skillful critical reader Select appropriate;
1. reading materials, 2. time & 3. place
Scan the contents Scan the summary Be critical reader Highlights &/or take notes Self-assessment
11. Self-assessment Written test / practical exam Peer discussion Discussion with tutor or resource
person practice
Essential References:
http://www.selfdirectedlearning.com/
http://www.ntlf.com/html/lib/bib/89dig.htm
Academictips.org http://www.academictips.org/index.html