Self-Directed Learning in Education

Changing the image and turning the self-directed to curriculum-directed line into a see-saw that moves up and down at either end. Informal learning that is being considered in the past tense for purposes of recognition of prior learning is highly curriculum directed to ensure that all criteria are satisfied, regardless of whether the previous learning was purposeful or by chance. In my example I am using standards identified in units of competency to map my own knowledge and skills against defined requirements and then undertaking tasks to address any identified gaps to the criteria and even though this is highly defined the level of curriculum direction is minimal because I have developed my own program of learning and depending on the week, holding myself accountable to achieving outcomes.

Students at all levels have had to self manage their learning differently during the experiences of coronavirus in 2020 and so maybe we will see more learners who identify the formal requirements that they want to achieve and then in a self-directed, informal manner they will work towards those goals.