Self-directed learning allows learners to choose their own process, content, skills, and learning outcomes with guidance from others, in order to find a calling that changes their communities. It aims to produce citizens ready to participate in democracy, a more equitable education system, and empowered individuals who can follow their passions and develop innovations for the future.

1. Self-D rected
Learn ng !
SELF DİRECTED LAB
SUMMARY ,2021

2. What s Self-
D rected Learn ng?
Self-directed learning is when learners—in
the context of an interdependent
community of peers, trained educators, and
caring adults—choose the process, content,
skills, learning pathways, and outcomes of
learning, with the guidance, accountability,
and support of others, in service of finding a
calling that will change their communities
and the world.

3. The Why of Self-
D rected
Learn ng?
A society of citizens who graduate
ready to do the hard and critical
work of participating in
democracy;

4. The Why of Self-
D rected
Learn ng?
An education system that is more
equitable in its experiences and
outcomes;

5. The Why of Self-
D rected
Learn ng?
Young people with the
opportunity, insights, and skills to
develop the innovations of the
future

6. The Why of Self-
D rected
Learn ng?
Individuals who are empowered to
follow their passions and discover
their calling.