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• Formulate questions and generate own inquiries.
• Plan and manage workload and time effectively and efficiently.
• Reflect on your learning.
• Use feedback to inform and improve yourself.
• Develop Skills of Self-Directed Learner
• Acquire positive habits.
• Develop healthy coping strategies.
• Ensure self-care.

(Source: The ICT Connection @ https://ictconnection.edumail.sg)

Figure 1: Training guide to become a Self-Directed Learner

Some POSITIVE HABITS of self-directed learners:
Inquisitive ∙ Question the Significance ∙ Learn for yourself (have intrinsic motivation) ∙ Build
a Network of Learning Colleagues ∙ Use library resources ∙ Value progress over performance ∙
Highly reflective ∙ Value collaboration and teamwork ∙ Responsible ∙ Able to prioritise

Some HEALTHY COPING STRATEGIES of self-directed learners:
Activities to relieve stress (Have a healthy hobby, keep sense of humour, exercise) ∙ Release
bottled emotions ∙ Mindfulness (relaxing or calming techniques) ∙ Adjust expectations (anticipate
various outcomes)

ENSURING SELF-CARE of self-directed learners:
Physical health ∙ Psychological health ∙ Seek support.

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