Morris, T.H ORCID: 0000-0002-0100-6434 (2020) 'Creativity through self-directed learning: three distinct dimensions of teacher support.' International Journal of Lifelong Education, 39 (2). pp. 168-178.
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Abstract
Self-directed learning and creativity are critical workplace competences that are important to foster in formal educational settings. Previous studies have identified a relationship between self-directed learning and creativity, but the specific nature of this relationship is unclear. The purpose of the present theoretical paper is to examine through a literature review the possibility that creative learning outcomes can be supported through a self-directed learning process. The importance of considering self-directed learning in the context of adult learning – as a pragmatic learning process – is outlined. A conclusion is drawn that (1) creative learning outcomes are potentially supported through self-directed learning, and (2) in the process, teachers can provide support to learners in three distinct different ways. A variety of pragmatic educational activities that may enable self-directed learning and creative learning outcomes are discussed, including experiential learning; workplace simulations; and problem-, case-, and (e-) portfolio-based learning. In these activities, teacher support seems advantageous for many learners. The three distinct dimensions of teacher support identified in the present paper are important to consider in further empirical studies on self-directed learning.
Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | self-directed learning, creativity, constructivism, experiential learning, pragmatism |
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 13:09 |
Last Modified: | 16 Jun 2022 05:30 |
ISSN: | 1464-519X |
URI / Page ID: | https://researchspace.bathspa.ac.uk/id/eprint/13085 |
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