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…

Self-directed learning (SDL) is defined as any form of studying in which individuals take the primary responsibility and initiative to plan, implement and evaluate their own work. However, SDL does not necessarily mean that all learning takes place in isolation from others; it can consist of participation in study groups, internships, and self-guided reading. This essay will give an overview of why self-directed learning is important, in particular for the success of undergraduate students by…

Self-directed, intrinsically motivated, active learning Learning styles come in different forms and are all correlated to match learners of certain personalities to make learning more effective. This is as a result of the need to recognize the needs of learners as well as those of teachers and at the same time appreciate that the inclusive education environment, irrespective of its merits, will present barriers for learners and for teachers. The learner can be described as an individual, a recipient…

kindergarten /first grade must become self-directed learners. Self-directed learners are according to Abdullah (2007), “responsible owners and managers of their own learning process. SDL [Self Directed Learning] integrates self-management (management of the context, including the social setting, resources, and actions) with self-monitoring (the process whereby the learners monitor, evaluate and regulate their cognitive learning strategies).” (What is Self-Directed Learning? Section para. 2). A common…

The interdisciplinary course is a core requirement in the after-degree nursing program as it incorporates the principles of self-directed learning and promotes critical thinking, which is an essential element in nursing practice. As a final year nursing student, I believe that knowledge from this course will enhance my ability to provide patient-centered care. My key learning from this course are numerous and includes a deeper understanding of the various interprofessional (IP) competencies. In the…

Self-Directed Learning Theory 1. Self-directed learning can be defined as either the process of learning or the personal characteristics of the learner. Either way, it is apparent that this is the goal of adult education institutions and can be seen in both their courses and their missions to create life long learners. Malcolm Knowles in his studies and writings on andragogy defined self-directed learning or SDL learning as “the process in which individuals take the initiative, with or without…

Motivation in Self-directed Learning Ryan and Deci (2000) define motivation as the move or stir to do something. This implies that an individual who is energized to achieve something is considered to be motivated whereas an individual who lacks inspiration to act or do something is considered to be unmotivated. Motivation is the guide or endorsement to do something and achieve goals (Farhanah et al., 2014). In adult learning, motivation is defined as the desire for learners to identify learning activities…

discuss why self-directed learning is important for undergraduate students Self-directed learning (SDL) is defined as any form of studying whereby individuals take the primary responsibility and initiative to plan, implement and evaluate their own work. However, SDL does not necessarily mean that all learning takes place in isolation from others; it can consist of participation in study groups, internships, and self-guided reading. This essay will give an overview of why self-directed learning is important…

This week I wanted to look at self-directed behavior in students. I feel like this is something that students are not taught to do enough of. Any time that I have changed my behavior, it wasn’t because I wanted to change. Many times it was because my parents got tired of the way that I behaved. Every time that I would attempt to change, making pointless, vague New Year’s Resolutions, I failed. Even right now, while we are working on our behavior projects, I am rethinking what my goal should be because…

1. Describe the essential aspects of self-directed, intrinsically motivated, active learner? 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…