Self-Directed Learning - University of Dayton
Issued by
Education Design Lab
Learning, specifically self-directed learning, is essential in the 21st century for personal and professional growth. Self-directed learning is an intentional learning process that is created and evaluated by the learner. Effective self-directed learning exercises four sub-competencies: initiate learning; focus on learning; commitment to learning; and reflect on learning.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
Earning Criteria
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Recipients of this badge identified areas of learning need and interest; uses initiative in “non-prescribed” learning; assumed responsibility for self-learning management, and demonstrated a growth mindset.
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Recipients of this badge intentionally designed an iterative learning project to focus on a cyclical learning process to craft learning goals, identify resources + activities, design a learning project, and provide evidence of accomplished learning.
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Recipients of this badge can anticipate issues that interfere with learning, establish time management strategies, identify techniques for sustaining motivation + perseverance, and evaluate learning project success.
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Recipients of this badge can question self + learning assumptions, incorporate multiple reflection points and questions into learning process, and design a learning plan.
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