{"id":39,"date":"2018-06-06T11:58:45","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T15:58:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=39"},"modified":"2019-01-25T18:13:12","modified_gmt":"2019-01-25T23:13:12","slug":"identify-characteristics-of-a-self-directed-learner","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/chapter\/identify-characteristics-of-a-self-directed-learner\/","title":{"raw":"Identify skills for self-directed learning","rendered":"Identify skills for self-directed learning"},"content":{"raw":"Though all university courses ask students to apply independent learning strategies, online learning requires an even higher level of self-directed learning skill.\r\n\r\nMany students have experience in teacher-directed classrooms.\u00a0 In these classrooms, the teacher is the central figure, and the students take direction about what to learn directly from the instructor.\u00a0 In these environments, students might spend time taking notes on an instructor's lecture, and might focus much of their learning time on memorizing concepts in preparation for recalling them on an exam.\r\n\r\nOnline university courses are different.\u00a0 The instructor is no longer the central figure in the learning environment.\u00a0 You, the student, become the central actor in your own learning journey.\u00a0 As you undertake this journey, you are supported by your community of fellow students. Your instructor serves as your guide, using their knowledge and experience to direct you to learning experiences that will lead you to your learning goals.\r\n\r\nAs you begin the workshop, reflect on your current self-directed learning skills.\u00a0 The quiz below will help you to get started.\u00a0 Complete the quiz before continuing on in the workshop below.\u00a0 If you are unable to view or complete the quiz, <a href=\"http:\/\/kpu.libsurveys.com\/loader.php?id=398e9a37624e4904cde594575fe0206d\">please access this activity in an alternative format.<\/a>\r\n\r\n[h5p id=\"8\"]\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_117\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"1489\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/chapter\/identify-characteristics-of-a-self-directed-learner\/independent-learning\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-117\"><img src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/474\/2018\/06\/Independent-Learning.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1489\" height=\"516\" class=\"wp-image-117 size-full\" \/><\/a> Image Credit: Rawia Inaim[\/caption]\r\n\r\nIndependent learning requires the following skills:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Defining your learning goal for your program, each course, and each assignment you complete.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Identifying the steps you must take to move towards your goal.\u00a0 What content do you need to know? How will you learn it?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Choose strategies that will support your own learning.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Reach out for the support you need from your instructor, classmates, and university support services.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIn the next section, you will explore the ways that a skill called metacognition supports you in becoming an independent learner.","rendered":"<p>Though all university courses ask students to apply independent learning strategies, online learning requires an even higher level of self-directed learning skill.<\/p>\n<p>Many students have experience in teacher-directed classrooms.\u00a0 In these classrooms, the teacher is the central figure, and the students take direction about what to learn directly from the instructor.\u00a0 In these environments, students might spend time taking notes on an instructor&#8217;s lecture, and might focus much of their learning time on memorizing concepts in preparation for recalling them on an exam.<\/p>\n<p>Online university courses are different.\u00a0 The instructor is no longer the central figure in the learning environment.\u00a0 You, the student, become the central actor in your own learning journey.\u00a0 As you undertake this journey, you are supported by your community of fellow students. Your instructor serves as your guide, using their knowledge and experience to direct you to learning experiences that will lead you to your learning goals.<\/p>\n<p>As you begin the workshop, reflect on your current self-directed learning skills.\u00a0 The quiz below will help you to get started.\u00a0 Complete the quiz before continuing on in the workshop below.\u00a0 If you are unable to view or complete the quiz, <a href=\"http:\/\/kpu.libsurveys.com\/loader.php?id=398e9a37624e4904cde594575fe0206d\">please access this activity in an alternative format.<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"h5p-8\">\n<div class=\"h5p-iframe-wrapper\"><iframe id=\"h5p-iframe-8\" class=\"h5p-iframe\" data-content-id=\"8\" style=\"height:1px\" src=\"about:blank\" frameBorder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" title=\"Independent Learning Self-Assessment\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_117\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-117\" style=\"width: 1489px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/chapter\/identify-characteristics-of-a-self-directed-learner\/independent-learning\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-117\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/474\/2018\/06\/Independent-Learning.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1489\" height=\"516\" class=\"wp-image-117 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/474\/2018\/06\/Independent-Learning.png 1489w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/474\/2018\/06\/Independent-Learning-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/474\/2018\/06\/Independent-Learning-768x266.png 768w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/474\/2018\/06\/Independent-Learning-1024x355.png 1024w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/474\/2018\/06\/Independent-Learning-65x23.png 65w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/474\/2018\/06\/Independent-Learning-225x78.png 225w, https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/learningtolearnonline\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/474\/2018\/06\/Independent-Learning-350x121.png 350w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1489px) 100vw, 1489px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Rawia Inaim<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Independent learning requires the following skills:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Defining your learning goal for your program, each course, and each assignment you complete.<\/li>\n<li>Identifying the steps you must take to move towards your goal.\u00a0 What content do you need to know? 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