The Self Directed Learning Handbook

Author : Maurice Gibbons
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2003-02-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780787968274

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The Self-Directed Learning Handbook by Maurice Gibbons Pdf

The Self-Directed Learning Handbook offers teachers and principals an innovative program for customizing schooling to the learning needs of individual students-- and for motivating them to take increasing responsibility for deciding what and how they should learn. Whether the students are struggling or proficient, the program is designed to nurture their natural passion for learning and mastery, challenging them to go beyond the easy and familiar so they can truly excel. The program can be introduced in stages in any middle or high school classroom and enables students of diverse abilities to design and pursue independent course work, special projects, or even artistic presentations, community field work or apprenticeships. Using this approach, the students take on an increasingly autonomous, self-directed role as they progress. The heart of the program is the action contract (or learning agreement) whereby the student sets challenging yet attainable goals, commits to a path for achieving them, and evaluates the results. Special emphasis is placed on developing skills and competencies that can serve the student well in his or her academic and career endeavors.

Author : Elsa Mentz,Josef de Beer,Roxanne Bailey,Per B. Bergamin,Chantelle Bosch,Adri du Toit,Roelien Goede,Aubrey Golightly,David W. Johnson,Roger T. Johnson,Corné Kruger,Dorothy Laubscher,Anitia Lubbe,Jako Olivier,Christo van der Westhuizen,Sukie van Zyl
Publisher : AOSIS
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781928396871

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Self-Directed Learning for the 21st Century: Implications for Higher Education by Elsa Mentz,Josef de Beer,Roxanne Bailey,Per B. Bergamin,Chantelle Bosch,Adri du Toit,Roelien Goede,Aubrey Golightly,David W. Johnson,Roger T. Johnson,Corné Kruger,Dorothy Laubscher,Anitia Lubbe,Jako Olivier,Christo van der Westhuizen,Sukie van Zyl Pdf

This book is devoted to scholarship in the field of self-directed learning in the 21st century, with specific reference to higher education. The target audience of the book includes scholars in the field of self-directed learning and higher education. The book contributes to the discourse on the quality of education in the 21st century and adds to the body of scholarship in terms of self-directed learning, and specifically its role in higher education. Although all the chapters in the book directly address self-directed learning, the different foci and viewpoints raised make the book a rich knowledge bank of work on self-directed learning.

Author : Patrick C. Hughes,Jillian Yarbrough
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781799876632

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Self-Directed Learning and the Academic Evolution from Pedagogy to Andragogy by Patrick C. Hughes,Jillian Yarbrough Pdf

"This book fills the gap between theory-laden academic books designed to help academic faculty incorporate self-directed learning activities into their courses and the self-help books designed to help motivate individuals to learn new skills"--

Author : Greg Mullen
Publisher : Corwin
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781544384238

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Creating a Self-Directed Learning Environment by Greg Mullen Pdf

Educate the whole child—improve the whole school. Implementing new teaching practices can feel like juggling. This book shows you how to balance standards-based learning, social-emotional learning, and cognitive development and build realistic plans for success. With a flexible, three-tiered, visual framework designed for schoolwide collaboration, it helps you build on your school’s strengths and the potential of existing programs. It also offers: • An integrated philosophy focused on self-directed learning and the whole child • Attention to academic inclusion, behavior intervention, and classroom management • Research sourced from CASEL and state programs and initiatives • Numerous illustrations, tables, and graphics • Tools and supplemental resources for implementation

Author : Blake Boles
Publisher : Tells Peak Press
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780986011955

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The Art of Self-Directed Learning by Blake Boles Pdf

The Art of Self-Directed Learning is a collection of 23 stories and insights that will help you become a more motivated and self-guided learner. Drawing on a decade of research, adventures, and interviews conducted by Blake Boles (author of College Without High School and Better Than College), this book will inspire you to craft your own unconventional education, no matter whether you're a young adult, recent graduate, parent, or simply someone who never wants to stop learning. Each chapter is brief, story-oriented, and accompanied by an original line drawing, making The Art of Self-Directed Learning a great choice for readers and "non-readers" alike.

Author : Collin, Rob,Hammond, Merryl
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134730940

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Self-directed Learning by Collin, Rob,Hammond, Merryl Pdf

Aimed at those educators who wish to make their practice more consistent with progressive educational principles, namely helping learners to take greater control over planning and managing their own learning. The book contains a balance of theory and practical suggestions.

Author : Giuseffi, Francesco G.
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781522580195

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Self-Directed Learning Strategies in Adult Educational Contexts by Giuseffi, Francesco G. Pdf

Today’s global educational environment includes the emergence of adult learners participating in formal and informal educational encounters for the purposes of professional development or personal enrichment. These learners must possess the conceptual and attitudinal idea of self-directed learning in order to be skilled workers and fulfilled human beings. Self-Directed Learning Strategies in Adult Educational Contexts is a critical scholarly publication that examines the impacts of self-directed learning methods and strategies on adult learning in various formal and informal learning situations and educational encounters. Featuring topics such as andragogy, learning analytics, and educational technologies, this book is geared toward adult educators, administrators, principals, professors, human resource managers, educational professionals, and researchers working in the fields of andragogy, adult learning theory, professional development, instructional technology, and curriculum development.

Author : Malcolm Shepherd Knowles
Publisher : New York : Association Press
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1975
Category : Independent study
ISBN : UOM:39015066071955

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Self-directed Learning by Malcolm Shepherd Knowles Pdf

For the learner; For the teacher; ; Climate setting and relationship building; Diagnosing learning needs; Formulating objectives; Using learning strategies and resources; Evaluation.

Author : Elsa Mentz,Roxanne Bailey
Publisher : AOSIS
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2021-05-17
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781928523444

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Self-directed learning research and its impact on educational practice by Elsa Mentz,Roxanne Bailey Pdf

This scholarly book is the third volume in an NWU book series on self-directed learning and is devoted to self-directed learning research and its impact on educational practice. The importance of self-directed learning for learners in the 21st century to equip themselves with the necessary skills to take responsibility for their own learning for life cannot be over emphasised. The target audience does not only consist of scholars in the field of self-directed learning in Higher Education and the Schooling sector but includes all scholars in the field of teaching and learning in all education and training sectors. The book contributes to the discourse on creating dispositions towards self-directed learning among all learners and adds to the latest body of scholarship in terms of self-directed learning. Although from different perspectives, all chapters in the book are closely linked together around self-directed learning as a central theme, following on the work done in Volume 1 of this series (Self-Directed Learning for the 21st Century: Implications for Higher Education) to form a rich knowledge bank of work on self-directed learning.

Author : Jako Olivier
Publisher : AOSIS
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-31
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781928523413

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Self-directed multimodal learning in higher education by Jako Olivier Pdf

This book aims to provide an overview of theoretical and practical considerations in terms of self-directed multimodal learning within the university context. Multimodal learning is approached in terms of the levels of multimodality and specifically blended learning and the mixing of modes of delivery (contact and distance education). As such, this publication will provide a unique snapshot of multimodal practices within higher education through a self-directed learning epistemological lens. The book covers issues such as what self-directed multimodal learning entails, mapping of specific publications regarding blended learning, blended learning in mathematics, geography, natural science and computer literacy, comparative experiences in distance education as well as situated and culturally appropriate learning in multimodal contexts. This book provides a unique focus on multimodality in terms of learning and delivery within the context of self-directed learning. Therefore, the publication would not only advance the scholarship of blended and open distance learning in South Africa, but also the contribute to enriching the discourse regarding self-direction. From this book readers will get an impression of the latest trends in literature in terms of multimodal self-directed learning in South Africa as well as unique empirical work being done in this regard.

Author : Bernard D. Bull
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05-11
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781532615856

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Adventures in Self-Directed Learning by Bernard D. Bull Pdf

In Adventures in Self-Directed Learning, Dr. Bernard Bull draws from over a decade of research to build a compelling case for the importance of nurturing agency, ownership, and a capacity for self-education in learners. He casts a vision for education in a connected age, offers readers a collection of practical suggestions for how to get started, and also works through common challenges and pitfalls. This is a must read text for anyone who believes that education should equip learners to fully embrace the challenges and opportunities of life and learning in the contemporary world.

Author : Arthur L. Costa,Bena Kallick
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780761938712

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Assessment Strategies for Self-Directed Learning by Arthur L. Costa,Bena Kallick Pdf

This volume focuses on assessing students' abilities as self-directed learners. The authors use 'triangulation' to ensure that the assessment system is balanced and complete.

Author : Maurice Gibbons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1864012021

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The Self-Directed Learning Source Book by Maurice Gibbons Pdf

Author : Allen M. Tough,Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Department of Adult Education
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : Educational planning
ISBN : OCLC:17791202

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The Design of Self-directed Learning by Allen M. Tough,Ontario Institute for Studies in Education. Department of Adult Education Pdf

Author : Izak Oosthuizen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1286371724

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Self-directed Learning Research: An Imperative for Transforming the Educational Landscape by Izak Oosthuizen Pdf

This book will benefit specialists in the field of the education sciences. It represents significant progress in knowledge production. Self-directed learning has become increasingly important, not only for education in South Africa but also for education sciences in the international arena. This is a result of the changing education landscape, caused by the demands of the 21st century as well as the rapid change in knowledge production. Learners should be equipped with skills to take responsibility for their own learning. New innovative strategies should be incorporated into teaching and learning in order to meet the changing demands in education. Traditional teacher-centred practices are still the norm in most South African schools and higher-education institutions and do not adequately prepare students for lifelong learning in the 21st century. The content focuses on the theory behind self-directed learning, explores strategies such as cooperative learning, problembased learning, case-based teaching and large-group teaching that enhance self-directed learning and the use of blended learning in a self-directed learning environment. The book demonstrates how self-directed learning can be enhanced in mathematics, computer-science and life-science education and through the use of student tutors for geography. Digital technology could, for example, also be used in innovative ways for education in isiZulu folk poetry. The findings are based on original empirical research and a sound theoretical-conceptual framework. In an environment of rapidly changing knowledge production, this book responds to the challenge of how to equip learners with the necessary skills to take responsibility for their own learning. The book presents innovative teaching and learning strategies for meeting the changing demands in education. Group activities, the responsibilities of learners and the obstacles that hinder their learning are analysed, and the way in which educators can support them is discussed. Educational values such as mutual trust are discussed, and self-directed assessment is explored. This is a timely collective work authored by experts who subscribe to the approach of self-directed learning. Educators should discover new teaching and learning strategies and value the integration of self-directed learning in the classroom.