Self-directed learning has been a central topic of discussion in adult education for many years. ... more Self-directed learning has been a central topic of discussion in adult education for many years. After analyzing several articles and books regarding autonomous learning, I have taken a stance of my own on the matter. In the sections that follow I have summarized my readings of Gerald Grow and Mark Tennant’s articles regarding self-directed learning, to include an explanation of my position on the topic. I argue that the student, not the teacher, is the judge of ability and propose that emotion is a key component of a learner’s readiness to advance to higher levels of self-directed learning. In addition, I concur that self-directed learning can be taught and learned, but emphasize the importance of constructive feedback as a tool and means to do so. EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO BE SELF-DIRECTED LEARNERS 3 Article Summaries Grow (1991) proposes that learners can advance through stages of increasing selfdirection if they are matched with the proper teaching methods at each stage. He support...
Self-directed learning has been a central topic of discussion in adult education for many years. ... more Self-directed learning has been a central topic of discussion in adult education for many years. After analyzing several articles and books regarding autonomous learning, I have taken a stance of my own on the matter. In the sections that follow I have summarized my readings of Gerald Grow and Mark Tennant’s articles regarding self-directed learning, to include an explanation of my position on the topic. I argue that the student, not the teacher, is the judge of ability and propose that emotion is a key component of a learner’s readiness to advance to higher levels of self-directed learning. In addition, I concur that self-directed learning can be taught and learned, but emphasize the importance of constructive feedback as a tool and means to do so. EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO BE SELF-DIRECTED LEARNERS 3 Article Summaries Grow (1991) proposes that learners can advance through stages of increasing selfdirection if they are matched with the proper teaching methods at each stage. He support...
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