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Self-Directed Learning in the Online Classroom

Self-Directed Learning in the Online Classroom. Jennifer Scholler EDU 643 Dr. Harrington . Introduction. Self-directed learning Formal learning Informal learning T eachers can help students become self-directed in an online classroom

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Self-Directed Learning in the Online Classroom

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  1. Self-Directed Learning in the Online Classroom Jennifer Scholler EDU 643 Dr. Harrington

  2. Introduction • Self-directed learning • Formal learning • Informal learning • Teachers can help students become self-directed in an online classroom • Individuals can become a self-directed learner through certain actions

  3. Self-directed learning • Individual takes initiative • Manage own learning activities • Autonomy • Occur in many settings • No age restriction • Desire and motivation to learn more • Self-disciplined, self-confident, and goal-oriented

  4. Formal learning • Structured • Instructor • Predetermined objectives to be met • Informational lectures, exams, and assignments • Evaluation activities • Degrees and certificates earned

  5. Give students as much control as possible in their own learning…

  6. Actions to Become More Self-Directed in Online Classroom • Challenge something • Critique or revise something • Initiate new conversations • Find articles and present to class • Form theories based upon observations and/or data • Engage a mentor to learn more • Learn by trial and error • Learn by teaching yourself and someone else

  7. Informal learning “learning because one wants to learn” • Structured or unstructured • Planned or unplanned • No teacher, mediator, or professor • Self-directed learning • Searching on Internet for more information on classroom topics • Discussing topics outside classroom

  8. Conclusion • Self-directed learning is beneficial to online classroom • Self-directed learning is always present in informal learning • Self-directed learning is a necessity for formal learning

  9. References Abdullah, M. H. (2007, July 26). Self-Directed Learning. Retrieved from http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Self_Directed/ Eshach, H. (2007). Bridging in-school and out-of-school learning: Formal, non-formal, and informal education. [Article]. Journal of Science Education & Technology, 16(2), 171-190. doi: 10.1007/s10956-006-9027-1 Hiemstra, R. (1994). Self-directed learning. In The International Encyclopedia of Education(2nd ed.). Retrieved from http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/projects/pl3p/Self-Directed%20Learning.pdf Merriam,S.B., Caffarella, R.S., & Baumgartner, L.M. (2007). Learning in Adulthood, a comprehensive guide. (3rd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

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