Topics: Learning & Education
The “Why?” ⇒ Learning should be self-directed
How can we successfully learn Self-Directed Learning?
- Of course; internal interest and self-selection of topics — Internal scorekeeping is a virtuous cycle
- Non-linear and non-disciplinary study; something to unlearn from traditional schooling — Learning should be nonlinear and cross-disciplinary
- Deliberate, active practice. Projects, writing, reading.
- Important for creativity — Structure enables creativity
- and for retention — Experience beats observation
- Supportive structure. Self-Directed doesn’t mean alone — Supporting External Structures for Self-Directed Learning
Finally, deliberate, experiential learning is the road to inner-transformation — Transformation requires challenge.
Core activities - each is facilitated by the previous
- Reading
- Writing
- Prioritizing, exploring, researching, synthesizing information
- Quality Thinking
- Creative generation