Self-directed learning means defining your own objectives and the needs that arise from them. For example, if I want to improve my oral expression so that I can go and work as a waiter in Spain, I’ll need to master the vocabulary and expressions used in the catering industry. So I can take stock of what I already know and what I’m lacking. (Take stock of your knowledge)
Then I can define the activities to be carried out and decide how I want to organise and pace my work. In concrete terms, I start by making sure I know the vocabulary and expressions I’ll need to take on the role of waiter (by watching videos on YouTube, for example). It’s up to me to decide how often (1 or 2 times a week) and for how long.
So, in these tutorials, we’re going to look at how to get organised, how to do an initial self-assessment and how to self-assess. We’ll also look at interim and final assessments to measure the progress made since the initial assessment.
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