Self-Directed Learning: A guide for Learners and Teachers

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Title Page
Contents
Orientation
PART I THE LEARNER
For the Learner
Setting a Climate
Diagnosing Needs for Learning
Designing a Learning Plan
Inquiry Project No. 1: Why Self-Directed Learning?
Inquiry Project No. 2: What is Self-Directed Learning?
Inquiry Project No. 3: What Competencies Are Required for Self-Directed Learning?
Inquiry Project No. 4: Designing a Learning Plan
PART II THE TEACHER
For the Teacher
Setting a Climate
Defining a New Role
Developing Self-Directed Learners
Implementing the Role of Facilitator
PART III LEARNING RESOURCES
General
A. Comparison of Assumptions and Processes
B. Competencies of Self-directed Learning
C. Learning Contract
Climate Setting and Relationship Building
D. The Self-Concept of a Self-Directing Person
E. Relationship Building Exercises
F. Consultation Skill-Practice Exercise
Diagnosing Learning Needs
G. Self-Assessment Exercise
H. A Content-Course Self-Assessment Instrument
Formulating Objectives
I. Some Guidelines for Stating Objectives
Using Learning Strategies and Resources
J. Questioning Strategies and Techniques
K. Relating Methods to Objectives
L. Exercise in Reading a Book Proactively
M. Exercise in Using Human Resources Proactively
Evaluation
N. Types of Evidence for Different Objectives
O. Some Examples of Rating Scales
Appendix: Guidelines for Contract Learning
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