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    The document discusses self-directed learning (SDL), which is defined as any increase in knowledge or skill pursued by an individual for personal reasons using any means. It contrasts SDL with teacher-directed learning, where teachers control what is learned. Five key principles of SDL are identified, including student control over the learning experience and students motivating and assessing their own efforts. SDL is presented on a spectrum from incidental to fully self-directed. Four stages of learner self-direction are described, from low to high, and appropriate teacher styles are matched to each stage. Variation in self-direction across different subjects is also noted.

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    The document discusses self-directed learning (SDL), which is defined as any increase in knowledge or skill pursued by an individual for personal reasons using any means. It contrasts SDL with teacher-directed learning, where teachers control what is learned. Five key principles of SDL are identified, including student control over the learning experience and students motivating and assessing their own efforts. SDL is presented on a spectrum from incidental to fully self-directed. Four stages of learner self-direction are described, from low to high, and appropriate teacher styles are matched to each stage. Variation in self-direction across different subjects is also noted.

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    The document discusses self-directed learning (SDL), which is defined as any increase in knowledge or skill pursued by an individual for personal reasons using any means. It contrasts SDL with teacher-directed learning, where teachers control what is learned. Five key principles of SDL are identified, including student control over the learning experience and students motivating and assessing their own efforts. SDL is presented on a spectrum from incidental to fully self-directed. Four stages of learner self-direction are described, from low to high, and appropriate teacher styles are matched to each stage. Variation in self-direction across different subjects is also noted.

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    Self Directed Learning

    R.J.Peglar@ staffs.ac.uk

    Self-Directed Learning (SDL) is any increase in knowledge, skill or performance pursued by any individual for personal reasons employing any means, in any place at any time at any age. Ref. Maurice Gibbons.
    http://www.selfdirectedlearning.com/SDLProgram.html
    R.J.Peglar@ staffs.ac.uk

    Teacher-Directed Learning (TDL). Teachers or other authorities choose what is learned, why it is to be learned, how it is to be learned, when, where and at what age.
     Ref. Maurice Gibbons.
    http://www.selfdirectedlearning.com/SDLProgram.html
    R.J.Peglar@ staffs.ac.uk

    Principles of SDL
    According to Gibbons there are five key principles to SDL: 1. student control over as much of the learning experience as possible 2. skill development 3. students learning to challenge themselves 4. student self-management 5. students motivate and assess their own efforts
    R.J.Peglar@ staffs.ac.uk

    Spectrum of Self-Directed Learning


    Incidental Self-Directed Learning. Teaching Students to Think Independently. Self-Managed Learning. Self-Planned Learning. Self-Directed Learning.

    Ref. Maurice Gibbons. http://www.selfdirectedlearning.com/SDLProgram.html


    R.J.Peglar@ staffs.ac.uk

    Stages of learning
    Grow identifies 4 stages of learning: Stage 1: Learners of Low SelfDirection Stage 2: Learners of Moderate Self-Direction Stage 3: Learners of Intermediate Self-Direction Stage 4: Learners of High SelfDirection dependent

    independent
    R.J.Peglar@ staffs.ac.uk

    The Staged Self-Directed Learning Model


    Student Teacher Examples

    Stage 1

    Dependent

    Authority, Coach

    Coaching with immediate feedback. Drill. Informational lecture. Overcoming deficiencies and resistence.

    Stage 2

    Interested

    Motivator, guide

    Inspiring lecture plus guided discussion. Goal-setting and learning strategies.

    Stage 3

    Involved

    Facilitator

    Discussion facilitated by teacher who participates as equal. Seminar. Group projects.

    Stage 4

    Self-directed

    Consultant, delegator

    Internship, dissertation, individual work or self-directed study-group.

    Ref. Grow, Gerald O. (1991/1996). "Teaching Learners to be Self-Directed. Adult Education Quarterly, 41 (3), 125-149. Expanded version available online at: <http://www.longleaf.net/ggrow>.

    R.J.Peglar@ staffs.ac.uk

    Importance of Teaching Styles


    Teaching styles are important as well as learning stages Some teachers are highly directive and authorative (behaviourist?) Others are much more hands-off, facilitative and take a mentoring approach (constructivist?) Approaches may differ in different subject areas

    R.J.Peglar@ staffs.ac.uk

    Learner Stages and Teacher Styles


    T1: Authority Expert T2: Salesperson, Motivator Near Match T3: Facilitator T4: Delegator

    S1: Dependent Learner

    Good Match

    Mismatch

    Bad Mismatch

    S2: Interested Learner

    Near Match

    Good Match

    Near Match

    Mismatch

    S3: Involved Learner

    Mismatch

    Near Match

    Good Match

    Near Match

    S4: Self-Directed Learner

    Bad Mismatch

    Mismatch

    Near Match

    Good Match

    R.J.Peglar@ staffs.ac.uk

    Variation in Self Direction


    Note that students may be fully self directed in some subjects while at the same time being dependent learners in others.

    R.J.Peglar@ staffs.ac.uk

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