SELF-EDUCATION: HOW TO LEARN ANYTHING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Аннотация

Abstract In the world of self education, people learn without a teacher like in a formal school setting. This form of learning becomes crucial in today's world with so much technology and information available. This article brings forth self-education methods as well as their effectiveness based on literature review and a qualitative study of practices among successful autodidacts. Most of the self learners researched showed motivation and resourcefulness along with a learning plan were key elements when learning new things outside a regular school setting. The article ends with suggestions on how a learner can better themselves for effective self directed learning.