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self-directed

self-directed

1 5.1
A person who decides and acts on their own without being told
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɛlf dɪˈrɛktɪd/
translation icon : autodirigido
  • She preferred self-directed learning, allowing her to explore subjects at her own pace.
  • self-directed learning
  • self-directed learner
  • become self-directed

I think you could look at this as something like the core for a self-directed study.

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Examples

  • As a result, administrators develop teachers who are collaborative, self-directed, inquiry-minded, and empowered by their work.

    Academic text (2012)
  • However, students engaged in distance education programs should be self-directed learners (Beaudoin, 1990).

    Academic text (2010)
  • Making sure, however, that the virtual platform is effective and allows for self-directed interaction is critical.

    Academic text (2014)
  • However, scholars and researchers have not reached complete agreement on the nature of self-directed learning methods.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Since the 1970s, 'self-directed learning' has been a highly influential concept in the study of adult education.

    Academic text (2014)
  • Thus, agency staff designed activities that ultimately helped clients become more self-directed and empowered.

    Academic text (2007)
  • The trend is anything that empowers kids to be self-directed and own their learning.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Valuing the ability of learners to learn in a self-directed manner must accompany such a shift.

    Academic text (1996)
  • Strategies in Arts PROPEL most often engage the students in self-directed learning through exploration, creative thinking, and problem solving.

    Academic text (2008)
  • The inquiry-based design of the CCCM allows each cohort to self-direct their learning.

    Academic text (2013)

Synonyms

autonomous
vsself-directed
51 6.3

Free to make its own decisions without outside control

focuses on choosing and acting by personal initiative rather than formal governance
self-reliant
vsself-directed
13 4.5

Able to act and decide without help from others

focuses on making choices and acting by personal initiative not just resource independence

Antonyms

182 2.8

Relying on someone else for help or support

38 5.1

Willing to obey others and not argue

How Self-Directed

self-directed
1 5.1
autonomous
51 6.3
independent
984 2.3
compliant
31 5.1

Surface Forms

self-directed positive

Morphology

self-directed = self + direct (transparent) = self + direct + ed

Meaning is directly derived from 'self' (oneself) + 'direct' with participial '-ed' meaning 'directed by oneself.'

Etymology

Self-directed is made of self ('own') and directed ('guided' or 'pointed'), the same direct you see in direction or director. So a self-directed person 'guides' their own actions and decisions instead of waiting for others to tell them what to do.