Self-directed Learning

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Self-directed learning means taking charge of learning. This includes deciding what to learn, how to learn it and when to learn it. Anyone, whatever their age, can take part in self-directed learning.
According to Stephen Brookfield (2009) Self-directed learning is learning in which the conceptualization, design, conduct and evaluation of a learning project are directed by the learner. This neans that the learner decides what to learn rather than a teacher or a higher authority.
The person learning or developing themselves can be a student in a classroom, a teacher in a school or higher education authority like school principal /director etc.

Skills for self-directed learning

Self-directed learning involves some skills. In order to support teachers to be self-directed in their professional development, you need to understand and develop these skills too. These skills are mentioned below:

1. Self evaluation.
2. Critical thinking.
3. Research.
4. Goal setting.
5. Planning.
6. Time management.
7. Problem solving.
8. Technology proficiency.

Teacher educator skills

Self-directed learning involves areas for development as well as areas you are good at. You can then create a pathway, a set of actions and goals that develop the skills you need as a learner, teacher or teacher educator.
Yousuf Memon
High School Teacher
At: Govt: MDM High School Matiari Sindh, Pakistan

@Yousuf-Memon Students explore topics at their own pace, leading to stronger conceptual clarity.

@Yousuf-Memon They learn how to find solutions independently instead of relying only on the teacher.

@Yousuf-Memon Helps them keep pace with new teaching methods, technologies, and curriculum changes.

@Yousuf-Memon Self-learning often inspires fresh teaching strategies and creative classroom activities.

@Yousuf-Memon Teachers can research and adopt solutions for classroom challenges on their own.