Self-Directed Learning

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# Self-Directed Learning
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.subtitle[
## for Navigating Change and Innovation
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.author[
### Bret Staudt Willet | Florida State University
]
.date[
### November 1, 2024
]

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**View the slides:**

[bretsw.com/edvolution24](https://bretsw.com/edvolution24/)

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### Self-Directed Learning is **Purposeful**:

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### Self-Directed Learning is **Autonomous**:

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# Self-Directed Learning is <br> *Purposeful*

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### Where to? Into the New

- **New Tasks:** Emerging technologies, such as Generative AI applications for teaching and learning

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### Where to? Into the New

- **New Jobs:** beginning teachers entering the profession, transitioning from classroom to leadership position

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### Where to? Into the New

- **New Contexts:** COVID-19 pandemic disruptions, new policies, new school

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# <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M464 256A208 208 0 1 0 48 256a208 208 0 1 0 416 0zM0 256a256 256 0 1 1 512 0A256 256 0 1 1 0 256zm256-96a96 96 0 1 1 0 192 96 96 0 1 1 0-192z"/></svg> <br><br> 1. Performance Objective <br><br> <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M288 0c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32l0 9.8c0 54.6-27.9 104.6-72.5 133.6l.2 .3L304.5 256l87.5 0c15.1 0 29.3 7.1 38.4 19.2l43.2 57.6c10.6 14.1 7.7 34.2-6.4 44.8s-34.2 7.7-44.8-6.4L384 320l-96 0h-1.4l92.3 142.6c9.6 14.8 5.4 34.6-9.5 44.3s-34.6 5.4-44.3-9.5L164.5 249.2c-2.9 9.2-4.5 19-4.5 29l0 73.8c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V278.2c0-65.1 39.6-123.7 100.1-147.9C232.3 115.8 256 80.8 256 41.8l0-9.8c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zM112 32a48 48 0 1 1 0 96 48 48 0 1 1 0-96z"/></svg> Peril

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**Lack of intentionality <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M406.6 374.6l96-96c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-96-96c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 224l-293.5 0 41.4-41.4c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0l-96 96c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l96 96c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0s12.5-32.8 0-45.3L109.3 288l293.5 0-41.4 41.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z"/></svg> Analysis paralysis**

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### From where? Start from strength

- Deep roots in backstory, experiences, and people back home

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### From where? Start from strength

- Character builder: Knowledge, skills, and attitudes/abilities (KSAs)

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### From where? Start from strength

- Reasons for wanting to be an educator
- Favorite teachers growing up

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**Too little self <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M406.6 374.6l96-96c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-96-96c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 224l-293.5 0 41.4-41.4c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0l-96 96c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l96 96c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0s12.5-32.8 0-45.3L109.3 288l293.5 0-41.4 41.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z"/></svg> Too much self**

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### How well? Knowing whether you made it

- 360° review: **External**&#151;key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics

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### How well? Knowing whether you made it

- 360° review: **Internal**&#151;self-reflection

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### How well? Knowing whether you made it

- 360° review: **Horizontal**&#151;peer-review

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### How well? Knowing whether you made it

- 360° review: **Vertical**&#151;supervisory evaluation and supervisee feedback

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**Skip ahead <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M406.6 374.6l96-96c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-96-96c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 224l-293.5 0 41.4-41.4c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0l-96 96c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l96 96c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0s12.5-32.8 0-45.3L109.3 288l293.5 0-41.4 41.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z"/></svg> Stuck in analysis**

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# Self-Directed Learning is <br> *Autonomous*

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### What path? Opportunities to try things and adjust

- For teachers, the development of **Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK)**

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**Pedagogical knowledge:** *How* to teach

- deepening understanding

- practicing skills

- reviewing concepts

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**Content knowledge:** *What* to teach

- getting ideas and inspiration

- staying up-to-date on news and topics

- giving students different perspectives

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**Too little motivation <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M406.6 374.6l96-96c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-96-96c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 224l-293.5 0 41.4-41.4c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0l-96 96c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l96 96c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0s12.5-32.8 0-45.3L109.3 288l293.5 0-41.4 41.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z"/></svg> Too much motivation**

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### With whom? Help from other people and resources

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### With whom? Help from other people and resources

**Learning Ecosystem:**

- Many spaces where beginning teachers can search and connect

- From school colleagues to social media connections

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"I wish there was a way to use social media like, 'Here's a problem I'm dealing with; can people help me with this problem?'"

~ Julie

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"I appreciate the perspective of being able to see what other teachers are dealing with in their district or their state like, 'Are you, are you experiencing these same things?' And they are, and it’s nice to know that you’re not the only one."

~ Simone

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**Too dependent <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M406.6 374.6l96-96c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-96-96c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 224l-293.5 0 41.4-41.4c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0l-96 96c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l96 96c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0s12.5-32.8 0-45.3L109.3 288l293.5 0-41.4 41.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z"/></svg> Too independent**

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### How hard? Finding the right balance

- Self-awareness, self-regulation, self-management, self-discipline

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### How hard? Finding the right balance

- Zone of Proximal Development

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# <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M0 256a256 256 0 1 1 512 0A256 256 0 1 1 0 256zM288 96a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0zM256 416c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64c0-17.4-6.9-33.1-18.1-44.6L366 161.7c5.3-12.1-.2-26.3-12.3-31.6s-26.3 .2-31.6 12.3L257.9 288c-.6 0-1.3 0-1.9 0c-35.3 0-64 28.7-64 64s28.7 64 64 64zM176 144a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0zM96 288a32 32 0 1 0 0-64 32 32 0 1 0 0 64zm352-32a32 32 0 1 0 -64 0 32 32 0 1 0 64 0z"/></svg> <br><br> 6. Difficulty Level <br><br> <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M288 0c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32l0 9.8c0 54.6-27.9 104.6-72.5 133.6l.2 .3L304.5 256l87.5 0c15.1 0 29.3 7.1 38.4 19.2l43.2 57.6c10.6 14.1 7.7 34.2-6.4 44.8s-34.2 7.7-44.8-6.4L384 320l-96 0h-1.4l92.3 142.6c9.6 14.8 5.4 34.6-9.5 44.3s-34.6 5.4-44.3-9.5L164.5 249.2c-2.9 9.2-4.5 19-4.5 29l0 73.8c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32s-32-14.3-32-32V278.2c0-65.1 39.6-123.7 100.1-147.9C232.3 115.8 256 80.8 256 41.8l0-9.8c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32zM112 32a48 48 0 1 1 0 96 48 48 0 1 1 0-96z"/></svg> Peril (watch out!)

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**Too easy <svg aria-hidden="true" role="img" viewBox="0 0 512 512" style="height:1em;width:1em;vertical-align:-0.125em;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-size:inherit;fill:#fff;overflow:visible;position:relative;"><path d="M406.6 374.6l96-96c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3l-96-96c-12.5-12.5-32.8-12.5-45.3 0s-12.5 32.8 0 45.3L402.7 224l-293.5 0 41.4-41.4c12.5-12.5 12.5-32.8 0-45.3s-32.8-12.5-45.3 0l-96 96c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3l96 96c12.5 12.5 32.8 12.5 45.3 0s12.5-32.8 0-45.3L109.3 288l293.5 0-41.4 41.4c-12.5 12.5-12.5 32.8 0 45.3s32.8 12.5 45.3 0z"/></svg> Too hard**

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### Self-Directed Learning is **Purposeful**:

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### Self-Directed Learning is **Autonomous**:

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### Self-Directed Learning is **Purposeful**:

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### Self-Directed Learning is **Autonomous**:

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### Next Steps:

- What will you remember tomorrow?

- What will you put into practice?

- How might self-directed learning help you navigate change and innovation?

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**What would you like to know more about?**

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**Bret Staudt Willet** | Florida State University

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