Using Open Resources for Self-Directed Learning/ Learning pathway 1

Learning pathway 1: What is self-Directed Learning?
=Overview= The overall purpose of this learning pathway is to explore and critique self-directed learning and begin to understand the meaning of openness in education. Bloom's taxonomies will be used to guide the development of learning outcomes that can be used to measure your cognitive processes.

=Video signpost= It can be chaotic, unstructured and incredibly interesting. Learners choose what they want to learn and how they want to learn. .....
 * Self-directed learning:

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 * Self-directed learning is good for … #xxx
 * Self-directed learning is no good for … #xxx
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=Introduction to self-directed learning=
 * Definitions
 * Link to adult learning - Andragogy and Self-Directed Learning.

Principles of self-directed learning

 * Benefits and potential obstacles

=Openness in education=
 * Principles by David Wiley - OER and sharing, open access, open teaching.

=Why use Bloom's taxonomies?=
 * Explanation of the purpose of these.

=Start - Self-directed learning challenge=

Start here
=Tasks - Self-directed learning challenge=
 * 1. Read articles about self-directed learning and prepare a blog post where you:
 * a) discuss and critique established definitions of self-directed learning and the perceived benefits and barriers for adult learners;
 * b) define self-directed learning in your context.


 * 2. Read the article by David Wiley, and respond to the following questions.
 * a) How do the three principles (OER, open access, and open teaching) apply to your learning?
 * b) What can you do to ensure that you share your learning experiences with others?
 * c) Post on your blog and respond to at least two other participants' blog posts.


 * 3. Explore Bloom's three taxonomies and consider their use for measuring your cognitive processes.
 * a) Write four learning outcomes that fit your study pathway, and justify your choice.
 * b) Post to your blog and give feedback to at least two other participants' blog posts.

=Outputs - Self-directed learning challenge=