STLHE 2015 Conference
Aug 18, 2015
“In the educational environment, there’s been a push to focus on the development of life-long learners,” said Hammond. “This project began as a means to acquire deeper understanding of the ways in which students transition from instructor-directed to student-directed learning paths.”
Results from a pre/post survey conducted in FNH 490 during Fall 2014 served as a catalyst for conference attendees to discuss the successes, challenges and strategies associated with students engaged in self-directed learning (SDL). Out of this discussion emerged the idea of offering students greater SDL opportunities early in and throughout a 4-year academic program.
“The landscape of teaching and learning is always changing,” said Hammond, who also recently received SoTL research seed funding from CTLT. “Identifying facilitators, barriers, excitement for and resistance to adopting greater autonomy in learning can inform course and academic program design.”