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	<title>SelfDirectedLearning.org - Be Your Own Chief Learning Officer &#187; Self-Directed Learning</title>
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		<title>Informal/Formal Learning and Self-Directed Learning</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 21:48:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dana  Skiff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How does informal/formal learning relate to self-directed learning? Before answering, a distinction should first be made between formal and informal learning.
While formal and informal learning may be similar in terms of what is learned and the purpose of the learning, they differ in terms of when learning occurs, how it occurs and where it occurs. Basically, formal [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Benefits of Self-Directed Learning: Organization</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dana  Skiff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are several distinct benefits of SDL for the organization. Among them are:

SDL can help identify an organization&#8217;s &#8220;A&#8221; players.

SDL requires initiative. Individuals who show initiative in undertaking their own SDL program are motivated, confident self-starters. Certainly they would evidence motivation, interest and behaviors in their jobs similar to “A” players.

SDL minimizes the issue of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Benefits of Self-Directed Learning For Employees</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:42:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dana  Skiff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are several distinct benefits of SDL for the employee. Among them are:

SDL is compatible with any and all learning styles and strategies.

The assumption is the employee will approach their learning in a way that is most compatible with their own learning style and strategy. In approaching pre-designed, structured training modules, employees can seek out [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Relevancy of Self-Directed Learning to the Workplace</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:11:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dana  Skiff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[SDL is relevant to any workplace where learning is required. As such, SDL is relevant to any industry, profession or organization of any size. Ideally, SDL is particularly relevant in the following situations where:

Learning must occur quickly in response to performance      problems, sudden changes in business strategy or in fields [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making a Case for Self-Directed Learning</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:21:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dana  Skiff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of substantial reasons for implementing self-directed learning in the corporate world.
First, as adults employees know best what they need to learn, whether it&#8217;s for their current job or overall career development. Adults engage in learning opportunities in order to help them resolve issues and problems they face in their daily lives. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is Self-Directed Learning?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:17:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dana  Skiff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Self-directed learning is not a new concept. In fact, much has been written about it. Unfortunately, however, it is a notion that has a variety of interpretations and applications in the corporate training arena. Typical, narrow interpretations involve simply giving learners some sort of choice in their learning. For example, allowing learners to select one [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A New Paradigm For Learning Is Needed: Self-Directed Learning</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:14:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dana  Skiff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Several years ago, I facilitated a series of training programs for a client. On my first visit, the training coordinator, Sharon (not her real name), shared the story of Charles (not his real name), who steadfastly refused to voluntarily attend company sponsored training programs. When asked why he never attended training, his reply was, &#8220;If [...]]]></description>
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