Morris, T.H 
ORCID: 0000-0002-0100-6434
(2019)
'Self-directed learning: a fundamental competence in a rapidly changing world.'
International Review of Education, 65 (4).
pp. 633-653.
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Abstract
Self-directed learning is a fundamental competence for adults living in our modern world, where social contextual conditions are changing rapidly, especially in a digital age. The purpose of the present article is to review key issues concerning self-directed learning in terms of (1) what are the historical foundations of the self-directed learning concept?; (2) who may benefit from self-directed learning?; (3) who is likely to carry it out?; and (4) what does research show regarding outcomes of the self-directed learning process? The author takes into consideration humanistic philosophy, pragmatic philosophy and constructivist epistemology, which together concern a process of learning that is individual, purposeful and developmental. Potentially everyone can benefit from self-directed learning competence, but both societal and individual factors may influence whether self-directed learning is likely to be carried out. The author discusses a number of empirical studies that examine outcomes of the self-directed learning process in informal/non-formal online contexts and in formal educational settings. Research findings highlight the importance of realising the opportunity to foster learners’ self-directed learning competence in formal educational settings.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Keywords: | review, informal adult learning, formal education and teaching, constructivism, pragmatism, humanism |
| 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 11:29 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Jun 2022 05:30 |
| ISSN: | 0020-8566 |
| URI / Page ID: | https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/13084 |
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