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English language learners and educators: this is a 10-slide presentation of some crucial points related to self-directed learning and their relevance to online learning. (Created by Rita Zuba Prokopetz / G&R Languages – May, 2014).
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Self-directed learning
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Images and photos courtesy of ClipArt
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Key points to remember
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Motivation
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Motivation“A motive sensitizes a person to information relating to that motive.” Motive: in order to complete the assigned online task, the learner must first watch the video, listen to the podcast or read the suggested resources.
Source: adapted from Merriam-Webster concise online dictionaryRetrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motivation on May 11, 2014
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Curiosity
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Curiosity“The desire to learnor know more about something.”Desire: interest on the assigned online task leads to a desire to question and discover more about the topic.
Source: adapted from Merriam-Webster concise online dictionaryRetrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/curiosity on May 11, 2014
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Determination
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Determination“Firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end.”Intention: the strong interest and desire to complete the online task (motive) leads to motivation and curiosity to view the resources which result in the desire to do the task.
Source: adapted from Merriam-Webster concise online dictionaryRetrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/determination on May 11, 2014
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Motivation
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d b
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Open E
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Images and photos courtesy of ClipArt
Determination
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Self-directed learning
to complete online tasksPre
pare
d b
y: G
&R
Languages
– M
ay,
20
14
Open E
duca
tional R
eso
urc
es
Images and photos courtesy of ClipArt
Thank you!Enjoy your online learning!
