4. Traditional Pedagogy vs Self-directed Learning
Traditional pedagogy Self-directed learning
Locus of control Teacher Learner
Education sector Schools Research studies (master and
doctoral)
Cognition level Cognitive Epistemic
Content Controlled by teacher or
the system
Controlled by the learner
Knowledge Production
Context
Subject Understanding Knowledge Creation
Question What? Why not?
Learner’s expectations Need Guidance Learning is self-directed
Locus of learning Content matters Career oriented
Ownership of Learning Teacher Learner