Self-Directed Learning in Medical Curriculum

Outline SDL? 10 Myths Teacher’s Roles SDL Tools & Techniques Learning Contract

SDL? : Terms Confusion Self-Directed Learning Learner Self-Direction instructional method Learner Self-Direction a set of personality characteristics Self-Direction in Learning umbrella concept

SDL ? [Knowles, 1975] a process in which individuals take the initiative, with or without the help of others, to... diagnose their learning needs, formulate learning goals, identify resources for learning, select and implement learning strategies, and evaluate learning outcomes.

Self-Directed Learning SDL ? [Mocker & Spear, 1982] Means of Learning Institution’s Control Learner’s Control Learning Objectives Formal Learning Informal Learning Non-Formal Learning Self-Directed Learning

SDL ? [Hiemstra R 1994] any study forms in which individuals have primary responsibility for planning, implementing, and even evaluating the effort

SDL VS Thai Law ม. 7 ในกระบวนการเรียนรู้ต้อง... รู้จักพึ่งตนเอง มีความคิดริเริ่มสร้างสรรค์ ใฝ่รู้ และเรียนรู้ด้วยตนเองอย่างต่อเนื่อง ม. 15 (3) การศึกษาตามอัธยาศัย เป็นการศึกษาที่ให้ผู้เรียนได้เรียนรู้ด้วยตนเองตามความสนใจ ศักยภาพ ความพร้อมและโอกาส โดยศึกษาจากบุคคล ประสบการณ์ สังคม สภาพแวดล้อม สื่อ หรือแหล่งความรู้อื่นๆ

SDL VS Thai Law ม.22 การจัดการศึกษาต้องยึดหลักว่าผู้เรียนทุกคนมีความสามารถเรียนรู้และพัฒนาตนเองได้ และถือว่าผู้เรียนมีความสำคัญที่สุด กระบวนการจัดการศึกษาต้องส่งเสริมให้ผู้เรียนสามารถพัฒนาตามธรรมชาติและเต็มตามศักยภาพ

SDL VS Thai Law ม.24 การจัดกระบวนการเรียนรู้ ให้สถานศึกษาและหน่วยงานที่เกี่ยวข้องดำเนินการดังต่อไปนี้ (1) จัดเนื้อหาสาระและกิจกรรมให้สอดคล้องกับความสนใจและความถนัดของผู้เรียน โดยคำนึงถึงความแตกต่างระหว่างบุคคล... (3) จัดกิจกรรมให้ผู้เรียน... เกิดการใฝ่รู้อย่างต่อเนื่อง...

10 SDL Myths misconceptions belief confusion  SDL 1

Myth 1 Myth: Self-Directedness Is an All or Nothing Concept to correct it: continuum not dichotomous learners learning experience curriculum ( APP3)

Myth 2 Myth: Self-Direction Implies Learning in Isolation to correct it: not necessary isolation | small/large group competition VS cooperation

Myth 3 Myth: Self-Direction Is Just Another Adult Education Fad to correct it: long Hx strengthened > 2 decades maybe new terms, but still same concept

Myth 4 Myth: Self-Direction Is Not Worth the Time Required to Make It Work to correct it: logical self-direction skill maintain own learning self-concept future research

Myth 5 Myth: Self-Directed Learning Activities Are Limited Primarily to Reading and Writing to correct it: interview discussion agency visitation study tour practicum on-line community

Myth 6 Myth: Facilitating Self-Direction Is an Easy Way Out for Teachers to correct it: negotiation exchange of views securing needed resources validation of outcomes learning partnership

Myth 7 Myth: Self-Directed Learning Is Limited Primarily to Those Settings Where Freedom and Democracy Prevail to correct it: not totally true

Myth 8 Myth: Self-Direction in Learning Is Limited Primarily to Write, Middle-Class Adults to correct it: for adults, not the skin color

Myth 9 Myth: Self-Directed Learning Will Erode the Quality of Institutional Programs to correct it: ‘when the trust is given, the vast majority of learners will work to their maximum and seek out high quality learning experience’

Myth 10 Myth: Self-Directed Learning Is the Best Approach for Adults to correct it: nothing 100%

Teacher’s Roles  SDL2 p2  SDL4 p1  SDL5 p4 home.twcny.rr.com/hiemstra/sdltools.html

Teacher’s Roles provide information on certain topics resource person assist learners to assess their needs and competencies provide feedback on successive draft of learning plan

Teacher’s Roles locate and secure resource build a resource collection set up special learning experience work as a stimulator foster independency

Teacher’s Roles promote discussion & small group activities help develop attitude towards SDL manage the SDL process serve as validator or evaluator

Teacher’s Roles teach learner how to SDL recognition & reward for SDL help learner develop IT skill use technology

Teacher’s Roles from: information provider to: learning experience manager from: learned content concern to: learning process concern from: teacher & student to: partnership

SDL Tools & Techniques planning tools individual study techniques personal reflection tool individual skill development group study techniques using the educative community

Planning Tools self diagnostic form self-analysis as a learner competencies for performing life roles ( APP4) SDL skills competencies for carrying out SDL projects Learning Style etc

Planning Tools Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS) Self-Directed Learning Perception Scale (SDLPC) self-rating on self-directed learning competencies

Planning Tools self-assessment exercise analyzing thinking skill determining learning style teaching style change style Gantt chart

Study Techniques mind/concept mapping probes in learning vee diagramming / vee heuristic technique how to read a journal / magazine learning from TV /radio

Study Techniques exercising self-education/university preferred learning envir. relaxation training memory enhancement techniques learning with computer etc

Reflection Tools book / article / media / review techniques interactive reading log media log journal / diary writing persona philosophy statement etc

Skill Development port folio development improving writing improving discussing skill enhancing questioning skill etc

Group Study Techniques a study group activity debates discussion group study circle quality circle

Educative Community community study resource person obtaining feedback agency visit mini-internship interviewing etc

Learning Contract Written Document Objectives Resources Date of Completion Evidence Evaluation

Conclusion SDL? 10 Myths Teacher’s Roles SDL Tools & Techniques Learning Contract