An analysis of Rolf Arnold's systemic-constructivist perspective on self-directed learning

Morris, T.H ORCID: 0000-0002-0100-6434 (2019) 'An analysis of Rolf Arnold's systemic-constructivist perspective on self-directed learning.' In: Rohs, M, Schüßler, I, Müller, H-J and Schiefner-Rohs, M, eds. Pädagogische Perspektiven auf Transformationsprozesse: Reflexionen auf Rolf Arnolds Forschen und Wirken. wbv, Bielefeld, Germany, pp. 301-313. ISBN 9783763958399

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Abstract

Rolf Arnold is a renowned German professor of adult and vocational education. This chapter presents an analysis of Arnold’s systemic-constructivist perspective on selfdirected learning in comparison to international perspectives on self-directed learning and its facilitation in formal educational settings. Arnold’s thesis highlights that competence development must be considered from a holistic perspective. That is, educational experiences from birth may strongly shape one’s inclinations, preferences, and competencies in adult life. In order to facilitate the fostering of self-directed learning competence and in order to prepare learners for working and living in a modern world, it is discussed that an educational system needs to function holistically toward the goal of competence development across learners’ life course. Practical implications and further research directions are given.

Item Type:	Book Chapter or Section
Keywords:	self-directed learning, systemic-constructivism, adult learning, workplace competence, formal education
Subjects:	L Education > L Education (General) L Education > LB Theory and practice of education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1501 Primary Education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2300 Higher Education L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB2361 Curriculum L Education > LC Special aspects of education L Education > LC Special aspects of education > LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
Divisions:	School of Education
Date Deposited:	26 Mar 2020 12:32
Last Modified:	16 Jun 2022 05:30
URI / Page ID:	https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/13082

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