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Overview of self-directed learning in which individuals take the initiative, with or without the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating learning goals, identifying human and material resources for learning, choosing and implementing appropriate learning strategies, and evaluating learning outcomes.

Author(s): Malcolm Knowles
Publisher: Cambridge Adult Education
Year: 1975

Language: English
Pages: 144
City: Englewood Cliffs, NJ
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Orientation 7

PART I - THE LEARNER
For the Learner
Setting a Climate, 9
Diagnosing Needs for Learning, 11
Designing a Learning Plan, 12
Inquiry Project No 1, 14
Inquiry Project No 2, 18
Inquiry Project No 3, 23
Inquiry Project No 4, 25

PART II - THE TEACHER
For the Teacher 29
Setting a Climate, 29
Defining a New Role, 31
Developing Self-Directed Learners, 39
Implementing the Role of Facilitator, 44

PART III - LEARNING RESOURCES
General 59
A Comparison of Assumptions and Processes, 60
B Competencies of Self-Directed Learning, 61
C Learning Contact, 62
Climate Setting and Relationship Building 64
D The Self-Concept of a Self-Direciing Person, 64
E Relationship Building Exercises, 71
F Consultation Skill-Practice Exercise, 75
Diagnosing Learning Needs 81
G Self-Assessment Exercise, 81
H A Content-Course Self-Assessment
Instrument, 92-93
Formulating Objectives 94
I Some Guidelines for Stating Objectives, 94
Using Learning Strategies and Resources 99
J Questioning Strategies and Techniques, 99
K Relating Methods to Objectives, 104
L Exercise in Reading a Book Proactively, 105
M Exercise in Using Hum an Resources Proactively, 108
Evaluation 110
N Types of Evidence for Different Objectives, 110
0 Some Examples of Rating Scales, 112

Appendix - Guidelines for Contract Learning 129