Self-Directed and Independent Learning

The goal of the self-directed and independent learning perspective is to optimize individual skills for becoming self-reliant, self-motivated, and life-long learners who value learning as an empowering activity of great personal and social worth. 

To be designated as a Self-Directed and Independent Learning course, the course must provide instruction and proactive in the kinds of tasks demanded of a specific degree or to the job goals of the student that will be carried forward into their career.

Some examples of existing courses would be Student Teaching or a Cap-Stone Project.

Some of the questions to ask to determine whether the course might meet the Outcome are noted below:

• Can the study or the experience lend itself to publication?
• Are there criteria to measure what the student has learned?
• Does this study or experience lend itself to further independent study in its own field?
• Does this study or experience lend itself to further study in a related field?
• Does it lend itself to advanced study in one's field?

Approved Courses (PDF)

Faculty Request Checklist (PDF)

Contact

Don O'Boyle
Faculty Coordinator of Self-Directed, Independent Learning Perspective

570-945-8452
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