Self-Learning Self-learning is an emerging form of learning that has emerged due to the availability of learning resources online. Self-learning enables you to learn what you want when you want, and how you want. You drive the learning process and this tends to be more effective that instructional learning. Learning independently can be challenging, even for the brightest and most motivated students. As a means of better understanding the processes involved in this mode of study, this Teaching Tip outlines key components of four key stages to independent learning, known as self-directed learning: being ready to learn, setting learning goals, engaging in the learning process, and evaluating learning. Self-Directed Learning: A Four-Step Process Step 1: Assess readiness to learn Step 2: Set learning goals Step 3: Engage in the learning process Step 4: Evaluate learning Responsibilities in the four-step process Successful independent study requires certain responsibi...