In self-directed learning, which of the following are the key features of…
2024
In self-directed learning, which of the following are the key features of self-directed students?
A. They have intrinsic motivation.
B. They have the capacity to choose personal goals.
C. They have self-discipline.
D. They have self-assessment ability.
E. They have metacognitive skills.
Answer: D. A, B, C, D and E — ConceptSelf-directed learning is a learner-centred process in which the learner takes initiative in planning, monitoring, and evaluating learning. The learner…
- A.
A and D only
- B.
B and E only
- C.
C, D and E only
- D.
A, B, C, D and E
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Correct answer: D
Concept
Self-directed learning is a learner-centred process in which the learner takes initiative in planning, monitoring, and evaluating learning.
The learner combines motivation and autonomy with self-regulation and reflective awareness.
Application
Intrinsic motivation sustains learning without constant external control.
Choosing personal goals expresses learner autonomy and purposeful planning.
Self-discipline supports consistent action toward those goals.
Self-assessment enables the learner to monitor progress and judge outcomes.
Metacognitive skills help the learner plan, monitor, and adjust learning strategies.
Cross-check
Each statement describes a complementary part of self-direction: motivation starts and sustains effort, goal choice directs it, discipline maintains it, self-assessment evaluates it, and metacognition regulates it.
Therefore the complete feature set is A, B, C, D and E.