Written Assignment Unit 5

Pablo C. Mendoza

Faculty of Computer Science

UNIV 1001-01 Online Education Strategies

Christine Rogers

July 13, 2022

 1. What is a self-directed learner? What are the essential aspects of self-directed
learning?

Self-directed learning has been defined as a process through which students

activate and sustain cognitions, affects, and behaviors, systematically oriented toward

the achievement of goals.

Self-directed learning is also known as a process in which the individual takes

The initiative, with or without the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating

their learning goals, identifying resources necessary for learning, choice, and application of the

appropriate strategies and assessment of learning outcomes.

2. What are your two biggest strengths as a student? How will these strengths help
you
become a self-directed learner?

My 2 biggest strengths as a student would say are critical thinking and god self-teaching
I learn better and faster if I research things on my own. I am the type of person who
manages to master a skill or a subject by myself, having this said I could easily say that
becoming
a self-directed learner will not be a challenge these both help me achieve my goals properly and
developing a good level of self-directed learning

3. What are your two biggest weaknesses as a student? How do these affect your
readiness to be a self-directed learner?

My 2 biggest weaknesses in my personal and own opinion I would say are time management and
discipline, I tend to leave things for the last moment, I struggle to keep myself stick to something
until it really becomes critically important to take action, which could lead to consequences
later on of course, these 2 affect me in a way that it could potentially be making my educational
progress poor, and not making them on time.

4. Describe at least three strategies to become a more self-directed learner. How

will you hold yourself accountable for your growth as a learner?

Formulation of learning objectives

Self-directed learning requires the formulation of learning objectives.
It is vital to design a specific learning outcome for the subject of study that is being chosen. The
idea is that the leader can then use what they have learned and put it at the service of their role or
function. It goes without saying that the achievement of this goal will contribute to the results of
the organization.

Identifying resources

Self-directed learning identifies the human and material resources for learning. Once there is a
clear and significant objective, the company can facilitate the exploration of options that satisfy
the development process with quality and efficiency.

Evaluation of the results

Finally, self-directed learning requires the evaluation of learning outcomes. One of the most
important tasks is to follow up with the leader and evaluate: what did she learn? How did she
learn best from the strategies that were selected? How did you apply what you learned?
Student reflection is critical in determining what worked and what can be improved next time.
This is also useful to the organization, as a model to replicate in which certain tasks can be
corrected at different stages of the process.

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