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Self Directed Learning: A Longstanding Tool for Uncertain Times
Global Scholars, Kansas City, USA
The Academic College at Wingate, Wingate, Israel
The Academic College at Wingate, Wingate, Israel
Beit-Berl College, Kfar Saba, Israel
Associate Professor, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
- 1 Global Scholars, Kansas City, USA
- 2 The Academic College at Wingate, Wingate, Israel
- 3 The Academic College at Wingate, Wingate, Israel
- 4 Beit-Berl College, Kfar Saba, Israel
- 5 Associate Professor, Palacky University, Olomouc, Czech Republic
Creative Education·Volume 12 (2021)·Pages 1011–1026·Published 30 April 2021·DOI10.4236/ce.2021.125074
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Abstract
Education has had to change and adapt due to the implications of COVID-19. The unknown dynamic about the virus has resulted in a variety of programs from school closings to more independent education. In many situations traditional classes have been closed and people have had to become more independent and self-directed. The purpose of this study is to examine more about the concept named self-directed learning (SDL). This will take place by examining two different research projects on the topic of SDL. The wide gap between these two research programs indicates the flexibility of self-directed learning to assist with the gaps due to closing many aspects of our educational systems.
KeywordsPandemicSelf-Directed LearningOlder AdultsCollege Students
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