Lessons from Self-Directed Learning Activities and Helping University Students Think Critically

  • Chukwunemerem O
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This work presents the benefits of self-directed learning activities as tools for enhancing critical thinking of university students. Self-directed learning is best introduced to students during the transition period from high school to the university (Van et al., 2015), and then reinforced throughout the university years. Interestingly, self-directed learning does not end within the university walls-it does exist beyond those walls. Hence, there is the need to nurture it during the university years so it can blossom afterwards. Early introduction or reinforcement of self-directed learning to university students is crucial because it can help students get accustomed to being self-directed in their learning at the university and beyond, thereby developing their critical thinking skills. The benefit of self-directed learning activities includes critical thinking skills, cooperative learning skills, freedom in learning, ICT, research skills, and other useful skills.

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Chukwunemerem, O. P. (2023). Lessons from Self-Directed Learning Activities and Helping University Students Think Critically. Journal of Education and Learning, 12(2), 79. https://doi.org/10.5539/jel.v12n2p79

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