Self-Directed Learning

When conducting an interview I carefully read the contact with other. I knew I was interviewing someone from a different culture so I had to understand the ethnic community she was from which was Hispanic. I also was very focused on the professional self-disclosure because we were talking about a lot of personal things. I tried to humanize our relationship before I asked tough questions, this helps to create a sense of bonding. I was also very careful of my communication style, I always wanted to ask her questions in a positive manner and I was always actively listening to her responses.

On January 25, 1951, one of America’s greatest runners was born, Steve Prefontaine. He was a very determined young man. His free time was almost always spent running on the beach, dunes, golf courses, pretty much everywhere. He ran four to eight miles a day. His hard work finally payed off when he won the Oregon State title, during his junior year. This shows you can accomplish anything as long as you work your hardest and set your mind to it.

“Kids made fun of me because I was a slow learner, because I was hyperactive, because of a lot of things. Running gave me confidence.” (Prefontaine) If you could meet any famous person that existed, who would they be? Would meeting this person change your life tremendously? Why would meeting this person be important to you? Maybe you have felt a connection between their life and yours. Out of all the famous people why would you choose this person in particular? If I could meet any famous person I would choose to meet Steve Prefontaine. One of America’s greatest middle, long distance runners ever. He at one time held American records in seven different track events anywhere from the 2,000 meters to the 10,000 meters. Steve Prefontaine was born on January 25, 1951, in Coos Bay Oregon. As a child, he was very small, but always wanted to excel as a baseball or football player. Though, he was always the kicker, or an alternative for a position if the main player got hurt during a competition. Was said that he had a “shaky hand-eye-coordination”. Ironically, just like I do. All the rejection he got in sports strengthened him as a person, and as a result made him strive for greatness. Greatness, he did achieve and against so many people’s opinions, and thoughts. His mom even never did understand why he would run so much, until she saw him run at the Olympics in Munich, Germany. Steve Prefontaine’s fame in running is not the reason I want to

When he initially joined the track team as a sprinter he came in last in his first race. He wanted to quit after he lost but his brother Pete forced him to stay. Pete helped him train, and suggested he try a mile race instead. He found out he was good

This week I had the pleasure to interview Barlow School principal Mr. Aponte. We discussed, analyzed and evaluated his school’s professional development program. Through the conversation we were able to discuss all the requirements that need to be taken in consideration when creating a PD program. We were also able to analyze his role as instructional leader, teachers’ role, the alignments of the PD to the Continuous Plan, the need of research based for instruction, as well as delivering and evaluating of the PD. I was surprise to learn that in there are many parts of the professional development program puzzle. Indeed, I learned that in order to create better learning opportunities for all learners, the school instructional leaders need

Although I feel that I am great at using motivational interviewing approach, there are still things that I need to work on to enhance my practice. As any great future therapist, I must know where I struggle and ways to progress in the areas I struggle. Enlisting change talk, and assessing readiness is something that I can further develop by being open to discuss my challenges with my supervisor, colleagues, staff and practice these skills with my supervisor during supervision. I can research all the different therapeutic approaches and read about recent findings and changes to all the approaches used in therapy. I also think that it is important to read up on the different approaches that are used for different problems that clients face. Lastly,

When I was a freshman on the cross country team, I was just starting out running. I played other sports but found my true passion in running. Running just speaks to me. It is a way for me to release what is in me. From the help of the upper class men and experienced runners I climbed myself to the top. All four years I have been the number one runner for the cross country team at the varsity level. I have earned two most valuable runner awards, been All-County four times, and All-Region three times.

A self-directed, intrinsically motivated, active learner is someone who find knowledge worthy, understands the importance of knowledge and information that an individual can have, considering knowledge as the mineral of success, it's the most important aspects an individual needs in his path reaching success, by that mean, such a person find knowledge in everything, he or she learn from mistakes, researches, tests, etc... and he or she get the best conclusion of each of these aspects, such a person has a strong personality, self confident, and curious to learn what he or she love.

As instructed early on in this course, I contacted my faculty advisor, Dr. Alyssa Weiss-Quittner, and scheduled an appointment with her for September 22nd, 2016. Around 8am that morning, we both joined a conference call in order for me to conduct my interview as well as for her to conduct an Academic Learner Review. Not only did I ask her eight questions during my initial interview, we also talked about possibilities and opportunities while pursuing a degree in Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy.

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).

Self-Directed Learning is where adults engage in systematically as part of everyday life and without benefit of an instructor (Glickman, Gordon, & Ross-Gordon, 2010). The implications of the concept of self-directed learning are numerous for those who seek to foster teachers’ growth and development through developmental supervision (Glickman, Gordon, & Ross-Gordon, 2010). Supervision should foster rather than inhibit self-directed learning by matching supervisory behaviors with teachers’ readiness for self-direction (Glickman, Gordon, & Ross-Gordon, 2010). Variables like background knowledge and degree of confidence affect the level of support adults may need in their learning efforts and it is recommended that instructors match their teaching style to the estimated stage of self-direction of adult learners, so too the effective supervisor will adapt his or her supervisory

As student or future instructor I would like to explore how some adults remain self-directed in their learning over long periods of time. As healthcare professional we maintain our continuing education to keep our professionals licenses so we need to remain self directed learning, and it will be interesting explore how self directed learning can help understand this kind of adult learning

I’ve had quite the learning experience over the last few weeks. I had a chance to obtain valuable information and support from my principal. I learned so much about the administration role and how difficult it can be. When I began my interview, I felt overwhelmed and excited at the same time. My principal is also my mentor; she has been very supportive of me pursuing my dreams to be in administrator. As I conducted my interview I learned so much about the principal’s role. I asked my principal a series of questions. The questions were based on the Interstate School Leadership Licensure Consortium Standards (ISLLC). My first question was based on educational programs. The educational programs at any school need balance. While we live in a test results world, there needs to be a balance of focus. I look at the type of student I want my school to produce and I surround myself with a faculty and other staffs that not only share in the mission, but also will help every student succeed. In addition, as an administrator, I need to provide my faculty and staff with the tools and resources necessary to make everyone feel successful.

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 helping them become more independent learners.

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