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

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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?