Self-Directed+Learning+Inventory

I am now learning what it is to become a self directed learner and it has its challenges. My strengths are being able to learn from examples, study an example and learn to teach myself through imitation. Once I see an example, I have confidence to explore and determine what I need to know. As an example, I taught myself to arrange music for Big Bands by studying scores and listening to recorded music. Once I did an analysis, I would try to write music in a similar style and apply what I had learned from score study. Each time I wrote, I would study a different composer and then imitate their style of writing. Learning to play trumpet is also done through imitation. I would listen to recordings and imitate the tone, and style of players I admired. I like to learn by looking at examples and imitating. Once I can imitate, I have the confidence to explore on my own. My weaknesses are that I believe I am not sure where to start learning to be a self directed learner. I believe that after years of schooling and following teacher’s directions, I have learned to be dependent on the guidance of a teacher to guide my learning. I seek approval to make sure I am going in the right direction. A self-directed learner has self confidence to move forward and explore while I am afraid of making mistakes. I need to be able to take the first step and explore on my own without imitating and seeking approval of my work. I need to gain self confidence in myself and be willing to make mistakes.  SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING ** || 1 = not at all 2 = once in a while 3 = some of the time 4 = most of the time 5 = always// ||  3_ ❑ I know what I want to learn next. 3_ ❑ I know how I learn best. 4_ ❑ I can tell whether I’m learning something worthwhile or not. 4_ ❑ I know when I need to learn more about something. 4_ ❑ I have a vision that leads me toward the future. 3_ ❑ I am capable of learning for myself almost anything I might need to know. 3_ ❑ If there is something I want to learn, I can figure out a way to learn it. 4_ ❑ I think of problems as challenges rather than stop signs. 4_ ❑ Learning is fun for me. 4_ ❑ I’m not afraid of what I don’t know. 3_ ❑ In a learning experience, I prefer to take part in deciding what will be learned and how. 4_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">If I discover a need for information I don’t have, I will find it somehow. 4_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">Difficult study doesn’t bother me if I’m interested in something. 5_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I really enjoy tracking down the answer to a question. 3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I can make myself do what I think I should. <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">5_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I love to learn. 3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I like to think about the future. 3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I have a lot of curiosity about things. 3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I like to try new things, even if I’m not sure how they will turn out. 3 ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I enjoy discussing things. <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I believe that thinking about who you are, what is important to you, where you are, and where you are going should be a major part of every person’s education. 4_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I spend time thinking about my past experiences and trying to learn from them. 4_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">No one but me is truly responsible for what I learn. 5_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I want to learn more so that I can keep growing as a person. 5_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">Learning how to learn is important to me. <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I am able to choose one area of learning on which to focus for a period of time. 3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I am able to identify a meaningful learning goal or question for inquiry. 3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I know how my goals or questions relate to my vision and learning path. 3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I am able to set a realistic goal for a specific period of time. <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I can make an action plan to guide my learning activities. 3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I can choose learning strategies that suit my interests, needs and personal style. 2_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I can make a realistic timetable or implementation plan. 4_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I can select relevant resources to support my learning. <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">2_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I can move from planning into action without procrastinating. 3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I can seek support from others when I need it. 3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I can organize my resources so they are easily accessible. 4_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I can anticipate potential problems and think of ways to avoid disasters. 4_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I am able to revise my plan, including my goals, when a better opportunity appears. <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">4_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I am able to maintain a balanced perspective in the face of difficult challenges. 5_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I am able to be open and flexible when things don’t go as planned. 3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I am able to monitor what happens as I implement my plan, and learn from the process. 3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I have an effective system for tracking my activities and what I am learning. <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I am able to identify important criteria for “what counts” in my learning. 3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I am able to gather evidence to show what I am learning. 3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I am able to note changes in my understanding and actions over time. 3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I am able to demonstrate my learning for others. <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">3_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I am able to look back over a learning project and describe what I have learned. 5_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I am able to see failures and mistakes as learning opportunities. 5_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I am able to apply what I have learned to new situations and opportunities. 5_ ❑ <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">I am able to let go of the past in order to move on. <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Black','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Black;"> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Calibri; mso-spacerun: yes; msospacerun: yes; msobidifontfamily: Frutiger-Roman;">
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Black','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Black;">PERSONAL PROFILE OF MYSELF AS A SELF-DIRECTED LEARNER **<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Roman','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Roman;">
 * **<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Black','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Black;">INNER RESOURCES FOR
 * <span style="display: block; font-size: 10pt; text-align: center; msobidifontfamily: Frutiger-RomanmsoBidiFontFamily;">//Self - Rating Scale of 1 - 5
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Black','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Black;">Clarity **
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Black','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Black;">Confidence **
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Black','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Black;">Determination **
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Black','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Black;">Openness **
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Black','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Black;">Reflection **
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Black','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Black;">Goal-setting **
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Black','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Black;">Planning **
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Black','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Black;">Implementing **
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Black','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Black;">Managing **
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Black','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Black;">Assessing and evaluating **
 * <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Frutiger-Black','serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: Frutiger-Black;">Reflecting and renewing **