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promoting successful lifelong learning

By: James M. Bane

Walden University

In partial fulfillment of the requirements for 8101-18

Dr. Marilyn Wells

8/7/2019 Part1 Self-Directed Learning

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� James M. Bane

� Virginia Air National Guard ² Intelligence Operations Specialist

� B.S. Communication; M.A. Education: Teaching and Instruction

� Instructor and Evaluator at DGS-1, Langley AFB

� Research interests: Learning theories employed by the USAF

� The results of wrote memorization vs. higher order thinking on adult

learners in military instruction

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The benefits of encouraging self-directed learning of USAF members

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1. Best description of Self-Directed Learning:

a) Teacher acting as facilitator; directing student activities

b) Student recognizes a problem or task and seeks education and resourcesto learn a solution or skill

c) Student teaching themselves mathematical equations without assistanceof any kind³from teachers, books, peers, internet, etc.

2. Characteristics of a self-directed learner:a) Sets learning goals, knows what learning methods work best for them

and understands that one·s own experience is a resource to tap

b) Externally motivated and utilizes teacher as facilitator and originator oflearning methods and goals

c) Emotionally driven and knows how best to interact with others to learn

3. Case Scenario: The method of instruction which best promotes self-directed learning is:

a) Sink or swim ² Learner teaches themselves without guidance

b) Facilitation ² Explain what SDL is, why it is important, and guide learnersthrough exercises utilizing SDL skills

c) Directed ² Learner is directed throughout educational sessions

4. The reason Self-Directed Learning is significant in the world todayis best reflective of which of the following implications?

a) Ever-changing society and technology; learned information from thatwhich is initially taught requires adoption of new skills

b) Quality of education lacks in present-day school systems and issupplemented through self-direction

c) Evolving levels of immaturity demand SDL be used to reel learners backtoward increased levels of maturity in relationship to learning

5. In the roll of facilitator, which of the following may beaccomplished to best encourage self-directed learners?

a) Assign topics, resources, and learning strategies

b) Let learner choose desired topic and limit resources to textbooks andscholarly journals since they are vetted throughout respective communities

c) Let learner choose desired topic and encourage learners to view theirown experiences and experiences of peers as learning resources

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