How do self-directed people learn AND why are they successful?
- Successful people are SELF MANAGING. They have clarity of purpose, they have a plan and the resources to achieve things and they draw on past experiences. These people are great athletes, great learners, great teachers who make great choices about goals, plans and strategies. They manage their own THINKING and make choices in private that set them apart.
Self Managing people engage in learning according to the;
- IMPORTANCE of a task. If the task is important then they are usually successful with high motivation, positive feelings and high engagement.
- SELF–EFFICACY. Belief in own skills and resources to get the job done.
- EMOTIONS. Emotions have a powerful influence on actions and behaviour.
SELF MANAGING people have a healthy World One with healthy concepts, beliefs and emotions. Their motivation, attention and confidence are high.
INTELLECTUAL DISPOSITIONS
Habits of Mind
Managing Impulsivity
Flexible thinkers
Questioning and Posing Problems
Applying past knowledge to new situations
Gathering data through all senses
Imagining, Innovating and Creating
Taking responsible risks
Thinking interdependently
Finding humour
- Successful people are SELF MONITORING. They have METACOGNITIVE skills to guide their behaviour, planning and to make the necessary adjustments to their goals, plans and the strategies they are using.
INTELLECTUAL DISPOSITIONS
Habits of Mind
Metacognition
Persisting
Striving for accuracy
Listening with understanding and empathy
- Successful people are SELF MODIFYING. They use COGNITIVE skills for reflection, evaluation, analysis and synthesis.
INTELLECTUAL DISPOSITIONS
Habits of Mind
Thinking and communicating with clarity and precision
Responding with wonderment and awe
Remaining open to continuous learning