The Benefits Of Self-Directed Learning

In this paper, we are going to discuss on self-directed learning and how it can improve employee performance in an organisation. We are living in a knowledge society which demands high productive standards from an employee. Generally, employees perform better when they see value in the tasks they are performing. Employees are expected to know how to seek and apply knowledge and information. Additionally, they are expected to be creative, flexible, confident, good team players and able to solve new problems. Those who are able to follow standard procedures and probably the most efficient workers, but do not fit the bill in the present time, organisations are looking beyond these minimum requirements. The contemporary society and organizations

Self-management concentrates on the social and behavioural usage of learning activities, that is, the external activities associated with the learning procedure. It is a skill that encompasses effective time management, prioritising tasks and stress management. Self-monitoring is about checking and evaluating our learning techniques and how much of knowledge has been acquired or rather the progress towards reaching the learner’s goal. Motivation, a constant inspiration, to become aware of expected accomplishment of learning goals at the time learning has begun, and intervened amongst settings and understanding, in the midst of the learning

It examined parts and commitments of self-directed learning from an individual and organisational point of view. Self-directed learning may be inherent for some and while for others self-directed learning is a skill that will surface with time and requirements of the job nature. SDL is a survival skill for the future. Learner should be responsible for their progression and acquire as much information and knowledge as possible. With several avenues to embark on self-directed learning journey, leaner should take the initiative to decide on the most suitable progression path, with high degree of discipline and will power. SDL, not necessarily confined to academic knowledge but it lies with diagnosing the interest or requirement of the learner. As an employee, one should be on a competitive advantage over others and this is possible when an employee is continuously acquiring new knowledge and skills. It is an apt way to remain employable with the current challenges faced in the working world. On the other hand, researchers all agree that the support of an organization plays a very important role in self-directed learning. Human resources and development (HRD) should review and explore the needs of self-directed learning. HRD should adopt and implement a learning organisation. Ultimately, being a learning organisation, advantages both the