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Describing Self-Directed Learning in Primary Students

Describing Self-Directed Learning in Primary Students
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Copyright: 2018
Pages: 32
Source title: Managing Self-Directed Learning in Primary School Education: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Penny Van Deur (Flinders University, Australia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2613-1.ch001

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Abstract

There have been calls for research into Self-Directed Learning (SDL) for students in schools. This book responds to this call. Chapter 1 describes SDL as being informed by constructivist and cognitivist theories of learning, both of which emphasize the central role of the self in learning. In order to clarify the concept of SDL, it is distinguished from similar descriptions of Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) through its focus on internal and external influences. Finally, the chapter reports on research that describes adult SDL, SDL as it relates to very young children, and gifted elementary (primary) school students.

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