Comments on: The benefits and challenges of self directed learning http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/the-benefits-and-challenges-of-self-directed-learning/ Specialist Diploma in Healthcare Education Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:55:19 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: tanlinyok http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/the-benefits-and-challenges-of-self-directed-learning/#comment-27 tanlinyok Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:55:19 +0000 http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/?p=7#comment-27 SDL- a life long process, allows one to learn what he wants to learn. set his own learning goals and objectives and best of all to learn at his own pace. I feel that as for nursing training, SDL is only appropriate after they have graduated. Clinical bedside training traditionally teacher led is required in the major part of the training process. With prior experience SDL will be an advantage as one can fomulate one own's learning needs and formulate one's own learning strategies. SDL can improve one's confidence , self motivation and become more self independent. In our rapidly changing social and technologically environment SDL is really challenging. SDL- a life long process, allows one to learn what he wants to learn. set his own learning goals and objectives and best of all to learn at his own pace. I feel that as for nursing training, SDL is only appropriate after they have graduated. Clinical bedside training traditionally teacher led is required in the major part of the training process.
With prior experience SDL will be an advantage as one can fomulate one own’s learning needs and formulate one’s own learning strategies.
SDL can improve one’s confidence , self motivation and become more self independent. In our rapidly changing social and technologically environment SDL is really challenging.

]]> By: limyeowhearn http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/the-benefits-and-challenges-of-self-directed-learning/#comment-26 limyeowhearn Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:26:38 +0000 http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/?p=7#comment-26 Second comment: Having this session on SDL I hope to create a learning environment in my work place that is viable and healthy. For SDL to succeed, I need to give my staff an understanding on what SDL is. Also I need to provide some guidelines, instuctioins and suggestions. They will be catered to the individuals' needs as far as possible. Since on the job situation can be challenging, I hope to be an effective support and resource person who encourages and ultimately enable them to acquire learning as a life long activity. There will be times when I need to conduct TDL and will not hesitate to do so. Health care is constantly changing and a well informed and developed staff will endorse a vibrant and updated group of health care practitioners who will constantly evaluate for best practises and provide not only safe but optimum patient care. Second comment:

Having this session on SDL I hope to create a learning environment in my work place that is viable and healthy.

For SDL to succeed, I need to give my staff an understanding on what SDL is. Also I need to provide some guidelines, instuctioins and suggestions. They will be catered to the individuals’ needs as far as possible.

Since on the job situation can be challenging, I hope to be an effective support and resource person who encourages and ultimately enable them to acquire learning as a life long activity.

There will be times when I need to conduct TDL and will not hesitate to do so. Health care is constantly changing and a well informed and developed staff will endorse a vibrant and updated group of health care practitioners who will constantly evaluate for best practises and provide not only safe but optimum patient care.

]]> By: abubakarbaeng http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/the-benefits-and-challenges-of-self-directed-learning/#comment-25 abubakarbaeng Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:24:40 +0000 http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/?p=7#comment-25 David, I would agree with your comments, however the new self directed learners should have facilitators. By having facilitators, the new self-directed learners would be able to focus on their goals of learning objectives/topics. Having basic guidances and facilitations would reduce the negative challenges you mentioned. Equiped with the understanding, knowledge and purpose in self-directed phylosophy, the learners would have learned and soon able to be SELF-DIRECTED LEARNERS. David, I would agree with your comments, however the new self directed learners should have facilitators.
By having facilitators, the new self-directed learners would be able to focus on their goals of learning objectives/topics. Having basic guidances and facilitations would reduce the negative challenges you mentioned.
Equiped with the understanding, knowledge and purpose in self-directed phylosophy, the learners would have learned and soon able to be SELF-DIRECTED LEARNERS.

]]> By: ongsuieng http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/the-benefits-and-challenges-of-self-directed-learning/#comment-24 ongsuieng Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:18:11 +0000 http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/?p=7#comment-24 Ttitle: My opinion and experiences in the use of Self-directed learning (SDL) in Nurse Education Exploring the area of self-directed learning in our group this morning has been an interesting exercise. We finalised the characteristics and behavours which has similarities with the other groups. In my opinion, I would like to think that SDL is a life long learning skills whereby learning takes place everyday of our lives. It could be argued that this form of learning focus on one own's needs and personal growth. The learner is motivated and has the initiative to takes responsiblitity for his or her learning. According to Levett-Jones in her article on SDL, we are facing with a very new situation whereby the focus of education is that if we are to survive, is the facilitation of change and learning. The educated man is one who has learned how to learn, and to realised that no knowledge is secure and belief that the process of seeking knowledge gives a basis of scecurity ( cited by Levett-Jones, 2005). However, in my experience, some learners seems to lack the motivation or passion for learning. They came for the course because they are told to come and often then not display negative behaviours in the class. It is often my challenge to motivate them and steer them back in the positive mind-set change. I realised if they are able to see the benefits for themselves they are more open and begin to accept learning easier. My views on SDL can be classified as follows: Advantages of SDL where learners take the initiative:- - Learn more things and better - Enter learning with a purpose and greater motivation - Tenderency to remember and utilise what is learn, better and long Challenges and drawbacks/limitations of SDL: - learner's preferences may not be considered - pragmatic constraints of nursing education - preference for teacher-centred approach (direct, concrete & teacher-structured, highly organised activities with clear expectation) -difficulty in adapting to SDL without mastering the skills of SDL experience anxiety, frustration and failure -restrictions imposed by professional, institutional requirements and educational regulations It could be argued that teacher directed learning is most appropriate when the student is new to the subject or has little previous experience on the subject. Therefore, it is important that availability of support for students as part of their SDL. Teacher competencies should include the following: - ability to create a learning environment that is conducive to learning - facilitate group decision making and processes - diagnose learning needs -assist learners to set their goals -promote collaborative learning - evaluate learning outcomes - reflection on learning - peer review For SDL to be successful, teachers need to be familiar with the techniques and possess the skills necessary to assist students with this learning. Students need to be involved and consulted with open discussion on the philosophies engineering SDL I agree that elements of behaviourist, congnitive, humanistic and developmental theories is important part of nursing education. SDL could be a model that learners could set their own goals, selecting and gathering resources considering their own personal goals and achievement Ttitle: My opinion and experiences in the use of Self-directed learning (SDL) in Nurse Education

Exploring the area of self-directed learning in our group this morning has been an interesting exercise. We finalised the characteristics and behavours which has similarities with the other groups.

In my opinion, I would like to think that SDL is a life long learning skills whereby learning takes place everyday of our lives. It could be argued that this form of learning focus on one own’s needs and personal growth.

The learner is motivated and has the initiative to takes responsiblitity for his or her learning. According to Levett-Jones in her article on SDL, we are facing with a very new situation whereby the focus of education is that if we are to survive, is the facilitation of change and learning. The educated man is one who has learned how to learn, and to realised that no knowledge is secure and belief that the process of seeking knowledge gives a basis of scecurity ( cited by Levett-Jones, 2005).

However, in my experience, some learners seems to lack the motivation or passion for learning. They came for the course because they are told to come and often then not display negative behaviours in the class. It is often my challenge to motivate them and steer them back in the positive mind-set change. I realised if they are able to see the benefits for themselves they are more open and begin to accept learning easier.

My views on SDL can be classified as follows:

Advantages of SDL where learners take the initiative:-

- Learn more things and better
- Enter learning with a purpose and greater motivation
- Tenderency to remember and utilise what is learn, better and long

Challenges and drawbacks/limitations of SDL:
- learner’s preferences may not be considered
- pragmatic constraints of nursing education
- preference for teacher-centred approach (direct, concrete & teacher-structured, highly organised activities with clear expectation)
-difficulty in adapting to SDL without mastering the skills of SDL experience anxiety, frustration and failure
-restrictions imposed by professional, institutional requirements and educational regulations

It could be argued that teacher directed learning is most appropriate when the student is new to the subject or has little previous experience on the subject. Therefore, it is important that availability of support for students as part of their SDL.

Teacher competencies should include the following:
- ability to create a learning environment that is conducive to learning
- facilitate group decision making and processes
- diagnose learning needs
-assist learners to set their goals
-promote collaborative learning
- evaluate learning outcomes
- reflection on learning
- peer review

For SDL to be successful, teachers need to be familiar with the techniques and possess the skills necessary to assist students with this learning. Students need to be involved and consulted with open discussion on the philosophies engineering SDL

I agree that elements of behaviourist, congnitive, humanistic and developmental theories is important part of nursing education. SDL could be a model that learners could set their own goals, selecting and gathering resources considering their own personal goals and achievement

]]> By: leongpohchan http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/the-benefits-and-challenges-of-self-directed-learning/#comment-23 leongpohchan Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:06:58 +0000 http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/?p=7#comment-23 In self directed learning, the learner takes the initiative and responsibility for their own learning process. In this case, the learner needs to formulate their learning goals, identifying and implementing learning appropriate learning strategies and evaluating the learning outcomes. As a nurse education practitioner, I feel that there are various benefits of self directed learning, such as: 1. The learner will want to take the initiative in learning and will learn better than those passive learners. 2. Learner is more motivated and more focus with the learning objectives and goals. 3. Self directed learning also enables the learner to remember what they learn as they are engaged in their learning. 4. Learners would be able to apply what they learn and apply critical thinking to the solution of a problem. In my opinion, this self directed learning is good for those learners who have already have some knowledge and experience. For beginners, the facilitator must understand the learner's characteristics and gives guidance and coaching in their learning. In self directed learning, the learner takes the initiative and responsibility for their own learning process. In this case, the learner needs to formulate their learning goals, identifying and implementing learning appropriate learning strategies and evaluating the learning outcomes.

As a nurse education practitioner, I feel that there are various benefits of self directed learning, such as:
1. The learner will want to take the initiative in learning and will learn better than those passive learners.
2. Learner is more motivated and more focus with the learning objectives and goals.
3. Self directed learning also enables the learner to remember what they learn as they are engaged in their learning.
4. Learners would be able to apply what they learn and apply critical thinking to the solution of a problem.

In my opinion, this self directed learning is good for those learners who have already have some knowledge and experience. For beginners, the facilitator must understand the learner’s characteristics and gives guidance and coaching in their learning.

]]> By: alipjansheik http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/the-benefits-and-challenges-of-self-directed-learning/#comment-22 alipjansheik Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:01:41 +0000 http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/?p=7#comment-22 I do agree that self directed learning has many benefit especially if the learner is motivated, has the initiative, responsible and a goal achiever. In this dynamic world of rapid change, self directed learning (SLD) is a necessary part of keeping us updated in the nursing skills and knowledge, its a lifelong process. It increases the learner's confidence in their own ability and capacity in developing their own learning skills, giving the learner their own sense of responsibility, accountability and be asseritive in their learning strategies. Challenges Not all learner have the same abilities and capabilities. In a SLD environment, teacher and learner has a role to play to achieve a common goal. The competency of the facilitator to promote a self directed learning environment, to encourage and give the learner the confidence to express themselves and the support to continue and not give up or be belittled in their commments/ answers. Learners must be resourceful, self relient and self directed. Be critical thinkers and evaluate their own performance as the learning period takes place. I do agree that self directed learning has many benefit especially if the learner is motivated, has the initiative, responsible and a goal achiever. In this dynamic world of rapid change, self directed learning (SLD) is a necessary part of keeping us updated in the nursing skills and knowledge, its a lifelong process. It increases the learner’s confidence in their own ability and capacity in developing their own learning skills, giving the learner their own sense of responsibility, accountability and be asseritive in their learning strategies.
Challenges
Not all learner have the same abilities and capabilities. In a SLD environment, teacher and learner has a role to play to achieve a common goal. The competency of the facilitator to promote a self directed learning environment, to encourage and give the learner the confidence to express themselves and the support to continue and not give up or be belittled in their commments/ answers. Learners must be resourceful, self relient and self directed. Be critical thinkers and evaluate their own performance as the learning period takes place.

]]> By: jasminewongchung http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/the-benefits-and-challenges-of-self-directed-learning/#comment-21 jasminewongchung Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:01:39 +0000 http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/?p=7#comment-21 The benefits of SDL as shared by my colleagues is obvious and can direct the nurses towards self improvement and personal development in their career. I agree with Knowles that the main purpose of learning is to encourage the nurses to be self directed and independent in their own pursuit of learning. The benefits of SDL as shared by my colleagues is obvious and can direct the nurses towards self improvement and personal development in their career.
I agree with Knowles that the main purpose of learning is to encourage the nurses to be self directed and independent in their own pursuit of learning.

]]> By: limyeowhearn http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/the-benefits-and-challenges-of-self-directed-learning/#comment-20 limyeowhearn Wed, 16 Apr 2008 04:00:35 +0000 http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/?p=7#comment-20 SDL may create tension, anxiety, frustration and even failure to learn; social isolation; and teacher abdication in the role and responsibility in nursing student education. Advocates of SDL indicates there are psychomotor benefits eg increased presentation skills; sharing of experiences; choice and autonomy. SDL also encourages creativity in an ever increasing complexity and changes in the health care scene. SDL cultivates life long learning behaviour. For SDL to be successful there has to be very disciplined actions that must take place before expecting nursing students to embark on it. * prepare and cultivate skills in SDL * transition that attends to individual cognitive understanding * identify where TDL (teacher directed learning) is indispensable eg for new students and or with little or no health care experience * available support for student's learning needs * co learner attitude between teacher and students * clear statement when using SDL indicating strategies for implementation * evaluation has to be actively a continuous process There is a place for TDL and SDL in the nursing education curriculam. For SDL to be effective and efficient, practitioners have to possess a great sense of commitment, flexibility and consistency. SDL may create tension, anxiety, frustration and even failure to learn; social isolation; and teacher abdication in the role and responsibility in nursing student education.

Advocates of SDL indicates there are psychomotor benefits eg increased presentation skills; sharing of experiences; choice and autonomy. SDL also encourages creativity in an ever increasing complexity and changes in the health care scene. SDL cultivates life long learning behaviour.

For SDL to be successful there has to be very disciplined actions that must take place before expecting nursing students to embark on it.

* prepare and cultivate skills in SDL

* transition that attends to individual cognitive understanding

* identify where TDL (teacher directed learning) is indispensable eg for new students and or with little or no health care experience

* available support for student’s learning needs

* co learner attitude between teacher and students

* clear statement when using SDL indicating strategies for
implementation

* evaluation has to be actively a continuous process

There is a place for TDL and SDL in the nursing education curriculam. For SDL to be effective and efficient, practitioners have to possess a great sense of commitment, flexibility and consistency.

]]> By: taysawhar http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/the-benefits-and-challenges-of-self-directed-learning/#comment-19 taysawhar Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:59:46 +0000 http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/?p=7#comment-19 As a nurse I continually strive to learn a new knowledge, and to grow in skills and experience. Instead of being force-fed information it is more benefial to engage in objective learning through SDL thus creating the habit of posing questions, examing assumption and exploring alternative method of assessing learning outcome. Beneficial SDL are .Reflective thinker-able to think independently and learn how to learn. .Collaborative practioner-creatively consider how things might be otherwise. Ability to exhibit good listening and practise skill whether the situation is an autonomy, an empowerment or an order to follow a content. SDL are able to integrate into the system As a nurse I continually strive to learn a new knowledge, and to grow in skills and experience. Instead of being force-fed information it is more benefial to engage in objective learning through SDL thus creating the habit of posing questions, examing assumption and exploring alternative
method of assessing learning outcome.
Beneficial SDL are
.Reflective thinker-able to think independently and learn how to learn.
.Collaborative practioner-creatively consider how things might be otherwise. Ability to exhibit good listening and practise skill whether the situation is an autonomy, an empowerment or an order to follow a content.
SDL are able to integrate into the system

]]> By: fungkamyee http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/2008/04/15/the-benefits-and-challenges-of-self-directed-learning/#comment-18 fungkamyee Wed, 16 Apr 2008 03:57:52 +0000 http://parkwaynursesrock.wordpress.com/?p=7#comment-18 I agree that students require a cognitive understanding of SDL. SDL for student nurses should start on the second year of learning. On the first year, they are new in the healthcare setting. Teacher-centred learning in the first year will benefits them to adapt to their new setting. At the same time, teacher equip them with the concept of SDL. More important is to let them understand that "Obsolescence of knowledge". In a dynamic world of rapid change, the ability to learn on one's own and to ensure we learn the safe pratise is very important. As student nurses, their focus of learning is towards achieving an external goal(get their license). The mixture of teacher-centred and SDL is good for them. Teacher-centred learning provides them with clearly stated standard. SDL helps them to stay enthusiatic in learning for lifelong when there is no more teacher guiding. I agree that students require a cognitive understanding of SDL. SDL for student nurses should start on the second year of learning. On the first year, they are new in the healthcare setting. Teacher-centred learning in the first year will benefits them to adapt to their new setting. At the same time, teacher equip them with the concept of SDL.

More important is to let them understand that “Obsolescence of knowledge”. In a dynamic world of rapid change, the ability to learn on one’s own and to ensure we learn the safe pratise is very important.

As student nurses, their focus of learning is towards achieving an external goal(get their license). The mixture of teacher-centred and SDL is good for them. Teacher-centred learning provides them with clearly stated standard. SDL helps them to stay enthusiatic in learning for lifelong when there is no more teacher guiding.

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