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Self-Direct Learning Process

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Learning is a rich and complex process where individuals gather different knowledge for their own use. Every individual is responsible for the use they give the knowledge acquired, therefore learning goes far beyond from the barriers of schools, institutions and even family. Today, I will generally describe educational approaches commonly used in colleges and universities. I will be talking specifically about self-direct learning, intrinsically motivated and active learners, which are important concepts to know.
In my opinion, one of the most essential aspects which characterize a self-directed learner is the fact that this type of learners act because there is a need to survive. When I mean “survive” I refer to this term as the act of learning …show more content…

I truly believe that reading will give me the necessary knowledge to achieve my goal, however I will try to follow this path my eliminating and facing my fears, simplifying things for an easier understanding and redefining failure to actually be persistent and when I get my goal I will be humble and look back to what I have achieve. However, when I get to the end of my journey I want to look back and have a clear view of my path, for this reason my steps need to be measurable so I track my success, and if at the middle of the journey I see something is not working I must change it in order to achieve my goal.
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References
About active learning. (2013, May 6). Retrieved from Education Scotland: http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/learningandteaching/approaches/activelearning/about/what.asp
Cobb, J. (2012, June 7). 5 Lifelong Learning Power Tips for the Serious Learner. Retrieved from Mission To Learn: http://www.missiontolearn.com/2012/06/lifelong-learning-power-tips/
Cobb, J. (2013, October 8). 15 Ways of the Successful Self-Directed Learner. Retrieved from Mission To learn:

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