Chapter 2 Literature Review 2.0 Introduction The aim of this literature review is to inform the reader about the influential groundwork studies and the research on self-directed learning in relation to this study. This chapter is divided into two separate but closely linked parts. It begins with a detailed account of the Malaysian context in which the current study was conducted, and particular attention is paid to the Malaysian Higher Education framework and the impact of three key pieces of government documents and reports - the National Philosophy of Education (Malaysian Education Blueprint 2013 - 2025 2013), the 'nationalization ' of public universities policy (Education Act 1996), and the University and University College Act of 1971 (UUCA 1971) which not only served as the core components in establishing a culturally-responsive Malaysian Higher Education system, but which had a significant impact on the learning, teaching and assessment practices in Malaysian Higher Education institutions. The discussion then turns to the Malaysian cultural context and its impact on teaching and learning practices in general with a particular focus on the Malay - Islamic values and Malaysian – Chinese - Confucian values. The second part of this chapter focuses on the elusive concept of self-directed learning. It begins with a brief introduction to the history of self-directed learning before three important terms which are often used interchangeably with self-directed learning in the
In my self-regulated learning survey results, I learned my strong points in the way I learn and the way I prepare myself to learn. I received a high range in most categories. One high area was metacognition. Metacognition is defined as thinking about your thinking, according to DAACS. It involves being aware of your thoughts and controlling how you approach learning. I am aware of my strengths and weaknesses; therefore, I believe this analysis is true. I know how to fully make myself receptive to what I am learning. I tend to like to plan and prepare myself for what is to come. Another strong area was strategy. Strategies are the procedures people use to enhance their learning, according to DAACS. It connects with planning and knowing your
Do you know that our country is in the process of upgrading the learning system day by day? It started from school level to university or college level, the Ministry of Education is trying to improve our learning system for all the level of students. The purpose in this matter is to help the students to get a better education for their future. As you know, the education is the main role to achieve the goal in someone’s life. The definition of education is the act or process of imparting acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life. People might do not realized the differences between traditional and modern learning system but, there also have one similarity for both of it.
M1: Assess the impact of key influences on the personal learning process on own learning -
There are many factors that can have an influence on my learning. One of them is my friends. My friends can influence my learning by distracting me during lessons and also by helping me to catch up on work. In some ways, friends can motivate me because they encourage me to do my work and to get my assignments done on time. They also motivate me because they assist me with my work when I need it instead of waiting to ask a tutor which cannot be done as easily; I can easily call a friend. Friends have a positive influence on me because they are aware of the things that I am doing so that they know what I should be working on, mainly because my friends are all doing the same course as me. A negative affect that they have on my learning is
When it comes to the topic of education, most of us will readily agree that as students, we need to be dedicated learners. Where this agreement usually ends, however, is on the question of how we should be educated. Some are convinced that we need to stick with what is currently in place. From this perspective, it is completely unnecessary to do something different if the method being used works. However, others maintain that we need to change. According to this view, people need to move away from what we are comfortable and familiar with in order to be better students. In sum, then, the issue is whether we should keep how our education works the same or not.
As a student it takes a lot of responsibilities and to control and balance life and be a succeed in your goals. This class helps me so much to see what I have to learn more in how to be organize, make a plan, monitor and evaluate my daily life and what I have to set a goal for my priority first.
My SRL (self-regulated learning) survey suggests that I am prepared for online courses. My overall scores for Metacognition, Strategies, and Motivation were all rated high. My SRL feedback breaks down each of the three scores to a subsection, each subsection gives you detailed analysis on how you should do while attending WGU. I plan on taking the feedback from my SRL and applying to make my studying habits, testing skills, and my new motivation to excel even further in my school career.
Continuing higher education has a potential to develop attributes such as critical ability and thinking, convenience, communication, and ability to adopt to change, (Levett-Jones, 2005). In particular it becomes evidence that undertaking higher education encouraged me to develop new skills as an illustration on previous experience was not going to be enough. Based on this statement, I were motivated and reinforced to enrol my higher education level via distance learning by provides flexibility in studying while working as a senior state registered nurse. Quinn, (2000), defined that lesson planning is vital for learning process because it ensures that all area of learning are addressed, which results in higher productivity in terms of learning. By identified this new framework of thinking education system I managed to understand the objective and structure of the
This is a learner who takes initiative personally. This learner who is self-reliant and takes time practicing over and over. In terms of responsibility this individual embraces responsibility of learning and takes each problem as an opportunity to grow not an obstacle. Furthermore a self-directed learned learns to develop and maintain self-discipline and is very confident. This learner also explores and questions scenarios and is driven by a high degree of curiosity which builds a strong desire to learn. Time management for learning is well managed by self-directed learners and this will be driven by a plan for work completion. In essence this individual enjoys learning.
On the aspect of key learning through self reflection, I have identified and wll share the folloiwng areas for professional growth. Through the course of leading module-subject coaching. I would recommend:
As we discussed in class, motivation plays an intrinsic role in creating successful self-directed learning. Those who practice this form of learning, in various ways, are driven by personal or external incentives, such as the desire to learn something, or simply for curiosity 's sake, self-esteem and self-efficiency. Because of this self-directed learners are known to take initiative, view issues as challenges to overcome, become confident, have a desire to evolve, and appreciate and seek out learning opportunities (Taylor, 1995).
The goal of the qualitative phase is to explore Asian doctoral students’ learning strategies and how they use them to enhance their ASI. Self-regulation from a whole process perspective can help to deeply understand how and what transition take place in learning. The three distinct phases of self-regulation are: the forethought phase, the performance phase, and the reflection phase (Zimmerman, 2000). Therefore, when students identify their learning difficulties, I will further ask
Unlike the current “spoon-feeding” teaching pattern of Malaysian education system, students have to memorise to cope with studies for the sake of obtaining good grades. As per contra, this theory has its downside. For instance, it does not have solid research in classroom, due to the limited research to exhibit the effectiveness of this theory implementing in school (Armstrong, 2009, para.7). Nevertheless, the education system should not restrain students to only pursue academic success, instead it should provide platforms for pupils to exert and develop their abilities freely. When the education is matured and students’ potentials are allowed to develop without restriction, students like Ganesan will certainly enjoy going to school with enthusiasm because he can perform his talents in and outside classroom without
Everyone deserves a voice. Nevertheless, the misfortune falls upon those who do not know what to say or how to express it. I believe the root to self-discovery derives from learning. First you learn the basics of life which surrounds you, and, second, you learn to look inward for inspiration. Teaching will give me the chance to share my voice as well as the ability to guide young minds into finding their own.
We are able to begin to develop abilities in self-directed-studying during our first-year in the college, to be an effective student. We will be spending a considerable time getting information and learning the continuous creation of new information, new skills due to the fast pace of change in culture and technology, and an access to info. Much with this learning will happen at our own initiative. We as a person will have the main responsibility for implementing, planning, and even appraising our learning effort. This what we should understand as self-directed learning.