Preparing Students for Self-Directed Learning
Preparing Students for Self-Directed Learning
The purpose of this mini-course is to explore ways instructional designers and instructors can enhance the skills learners need for successful self-directed learning.
As we progress into the 21st century, individuals will be required to know how to learn. Individuals, both students and workers, will be required to identify a problem, research potential solutions, and solve problems. Individuals in the 21st century will be required to build and use knowledge. The growth of the Internet and the ever changing capacity of computers puts knowledge at the finger tips of all individuals. The challenge, however, is how to independently access the knowledge and learn new skills.
Computer-based applications and distance learning are touted as opportunities for individuals to access new knowledge and learn new skills. The reality is that some individuals are able to independently access the information while others cannot.
Understanding the characteristics of self-directed learning will provide instructional designers and instructors insight into how we can foster the skills needed for successful self-directed learning.
Unit 1: Setting the Stage
The pupose of this unit is to lay the ground work for this mini-course. This unit includes the goals and objectives for the mini course.
The Tale of Two Students Page 1
Mini-course Overview Page 2
