Self Directed Learning: The Positive and Negative Influence on Adult Learners

Running head : SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING

Self-Directed Learning

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Abstract

With the rapid development of educational technologies , the concept of self-directed learning (SDL ) is gradually becoming an essential component of the major learning methodologies . Regardless of whether in K-12 curricula or in adult education , SDL is fairly regarded as an excellent source of well-balanced learning methodologies and is expected to motivate students on their way to achieving the basic learning objectives and outcomes . Certainly , technology and SDL can form an integrated system of

knowledge delivery in virtual classroom . At the same time , SDL in technological environments is associated with several inconsistencies , which if not timely addressed risk negatively impacting the overall quality of the learning process . As such , do the benefits of SDL in virtual (distance ) learning overweigh its drawbacks , and is it worth utilizing SDL as the basic approach to adult learning in virtual environments

Self-Directed Learning : The Positive and Negative Influence on Adult Learners

Introduction : background

With the rapid development of educational technologies , the concept of self-directed learning (SDL ) is gradually becoming an essential component of the major learning methodologies . SDL is fairly regarded as an excellent source of well-balanced learning methodologies and is expected to motivate students on their way to achieving the basic learning objectives and outcomes . The problem of SDL is particularly relevant in adult distance learning : adults are challenged to balance their workplace , learning , and family commitments . Technology gives them freedom , but may also undermine the principles of learning discipline...