Autodidactism or Self-Directed Learning – An Effective Method in Second Language Acquisition
M.Sarpparaje
Today’s Overview
Self-Directed Learning
Learners Need to
• Take the Initiative• Set Goals• Explore Study Materials• Implement apt Learning Methods• Evaluate Outcomes
Genesis of SDL
- Not a New Concept
Proud Products of SDL…
NOW
SDL – New Way of Living
SDL VS TRADITIONAL CLASSROOM
• None to Demean the Learners.
• No Compulsion to Study.• Possibility to Choose
Subject of Interest.• Life-Long Learning.
• Negative Criticism is Possible.
• Expected to Study all Times.
• Pre-Defined Curriculum.• Fixed Schedule.
Myth Busted!...
Teachers are not Exempted in SDL Process
WHY TEACHERS IN SDL?
• Help in Transition Process
• Set the Boundaries in Learning Process
• Teach about Methodology
• Direct the available Materials
HOW TEACHERS CAN PROMOTE SDL?
3 Effective Strategies in SDL
Time Spent
Out
com
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Self-Management
Self-Management
Self-Evaluation
Self-Evaluation
Working Toward Mastery
Self-Monitoring
Self-Monitoring
What Happens in Self-Management?
What to do in Self-Monitoring?
Self-Modification
THUS…
CHALLENGES ARE INEVITABLE
• Different Learning Environment than the Traditional Classrooms as it Consigns More Responsibility on Learners than the Teacher.
In SDL it is mainly due to :
CONCLUSION
Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself.
A great teacher never strives to explain his vision --- He simply invites you to stand beside him and see for yourself."
R. Inman "
Resources
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autodidacticism• http://www.nae.edu/File.aspx?id=37803• http://www.selfdirectedlearning.org/what-is-self-
directed learning• http://camtesol.org/Download/
LEiA_Vol1_2010/LEiA_V1_14_Thornton_Supporting_Self_Directed_Learning_A_Framework_for_Teachers.pdf
Questions?
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