Self-driven learning has become the new normal. Students are more responsible for their own learning beyond preparing and doing well for exams and tests.
Tertiary institutions which have already adopted Self-Driven/ Distance Learning:
Self-Driven Learning is a Process
Self-Driven Learning has Four Steps, namely:
- Assess Readiness to Learn
- Set Learning Goals
- Engage in the Learning Process
- Relook at Learning
Assess Readiness to Learn
Look at your current situation, study habits, family situation and support network. It also includes overlooking past experiences with independent learning
Set Learning Goals
You can find questions to consider when mapping out your learning goals here. To set up learning goals you need to want to grow.
Engage in the Learning Process
You need to understand yourself. Understand your learning preferences as well. And your needs as a self-directed learner.
Relook at Learning
To be a successful self-directed learner you need to assess your goals and progress. It is also important to seek feedback from student support.
Benefits of Self Driven Learning
There are various benefits to adopting self-driven learning:
- It promotes self confidence as well as hard work
- You become a lifelong learner
- It provides more opportunities
- Students apply more of their skills. For example thinking, research, self-management, social and communication skills.
- It increases collaboration and interaction with family members and friends
- You can study and work at the same time
- Students have more freedom
- You do not have to travel to and from school
Qualities of Self Driven Learners
Self driven learners have certain qualities. These qualities include:
- Learning because you want to, not because you have to
- Self-awareness
- Willing to take risks
- Likely to finish what you started
- Proactiveness
Learning Because You Want to Not Because You Have To
A self-driven learner asks more questions and gives more time to seeking the answers. If you follow your interests you are more likely to develop and gain the skills to achieve your life goals.
Self-Awareness
You are willing to admit that you do not know everything. Self-driven learners also understand what their strengths and weaknesses are.
Risk Taker
Self-driven learners step outside their comfort zones and take big risks. These types of learners are also more confident in their abilities.
You Finish What You Start
You refuse to give up and don’t let setbacks distract you. When self-driven learners experience challenges they want to succeed even more.
Proactive Learner
You’re always two steps ahead of the rest. You’re adaptive and don’t wait for the ‘right moment’ to start working.
How to Regain Motivation
Sometimes self-driven learners lose focus. You can follow these steps to regain motivation:
- Relook at your Motivation
- Decide what steps you need to take
- List your intentions
- Become Accountable
Relook at your motivation
Look at why you started this in the first place and where you want to be.
Create an Action Plan
Decide what steps you need to take to reach your goals.
List your intentions
Make a list of what you intend to get out of the study program or course that you are doing.
Become Accountable
Don’t let yourself off the hook. Take responsibility for giving up and losing focus on your goals.
We Know You’ve Got What It Takes
If you have the qualities of a self-driven learner then look no further! Distance Learning provides students with endless amounts of benefits and perks. To find out more about how to apply for our distance learning courses:
- Call us for free on 0800 39 00 27
- Or fill out a contact form for a call back.
