The Term "Self-Directed Learning"-Back to Knowles, or Another Way to Forge Ahead?

The term self-directed learning has since its seminal definition in 1975 by Malcolm S. Knowles acquired a range of meanings, which has led to communication difficulties about this subject. Examination of self-directed learning from a biblical ontological-anthropological perspective reveals that, alt...

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Published in:Journal of research on christian education
Main Author: Walt, J. L. van der (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group [2019]
In: Journal of research on christian education
RelBib Classification:HA Bible
NBE Anthropology
ZF Education
Further subjects:B Educational foundations
B Learning theories; Teaching approaches; Self-directed learning; Effective instruction
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Summary:The term self-directed learning has since its seminal definition in 1975 by Malcolm S. Knowles acquired a range of meanings, which has led to communication difficulties about this subject. Examination of self-directed learning from a biblical ontological-anthropological perspective reveals that, although the notion of self-directed learning as a mechanistic or deterministic process should be questioned, Knowles and colleagues were correct in ameliorating the "process part" of the definition of self-directed learning by emphasizing the freedom and agency of the learner as steward of creation. Researchers wishing to deviate from the approach by Knowles and colleagues are compelled to explain what the term designates in their particular project.
ISSN:1934-4945
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of research on christian education
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/10656219.2019.1593265