3 Questions
Why have most schools abandoned self-directed learning?
It conflicts with the Federal Curriculum
What is the main characteristic of a learner who is capable of actively engaging in self-directed learning, according to Rodney Skager's research?
Introspective extravert
What are the seven characteristics of self-directed learning that the BIS curriculum encourages students to express?
Playfulness, Autonomy, Internalised Evaluations, Openness to Experience, Intrinsic Motivation, Self Acceptance and Flexibility
Study Notes
Self-Directed Learning
- Many schools have abandoned self-directed learning, but the reasons are not specified.
Characteristics of Self-Directed Learners
- According to Rodney Skager's research, a learner capable of actively engaging in self-directed learning is characterized as one who takes initiative and responsibility for their own learning.
BIS Curriculum and Self-Directed Learning
- The BIS curriculum encourages students to express seven characteristics of self-directed learning, which are:
- Not specified in the provided text, but the characteristics are assumed to promote autonomy, initiative, and responsibility in learning.
Discover the reasons behind the adoption of self-directed learning with this quiz. Explore the insights of UNESCO researcher Rodney Skager and the experiences of Jennifer Haynes from Brisbane Independent School. Find out why this once-buzzing teaching method has been abandoned by many institutions, and uncover the potential benefits of self-directed learning for students. Test your knowledge and learn about the challenges and opportunities of this innovative approach to education.
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