PERSONAL RATING ON SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING COMPETENCIES

Name _______________________________________________   Date ___________________________

This form is designed to assist you in assessing your level of competence pertaining to various self-directed learning competencies. Knowing such information will help you identify those areas of strength that can be used in future self-study efforts and those that may need to be enhanced in various ways.

For each potential content area, please check the most relevant column indicating a "self-rating." To assist in the decision regarding which column to check for each area, use the information below. Make your best estimation of current strengths and weaknesses. In addition, please feel free to add other content areas you believe would be of value in carrying out future self-directed learning activities.

• DK If you believe you currently do not have any skills pertaining to the listed competency or don’t know what skills you possess. This may mean that you will need or will want to develop such competency through future discussion, reading, practice, etc.
• LO If your current competence related to the listed area is especially low, but could be raised toward a desired level through specific learning experiences.
• MD If your past experiences have provided part of the desired competence and some learning experiences or activities would develop the remainder.
• HI If your past experiences and activities have substantially developed the listed area.

(Adapted from Knowles, M. S. (1975). Self-directed learning. Chicago: Follett.)

SELF-RATING ON SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING COMPETENCIES

(Self-rate your competency by checking the appropriate column box)

Competency Area	DK	LO	MD	HI
1. An understanding of the differences in assumptions about learning and the skills required for self-directed study	.	.	.	.
2. A concept of myself as being a non-dependent and self-directed learner	.	.	.	.
3. An ability to relate to peers collaboratively in seeking and providing help pertaining to learning activities	.	.	.	.
4. The ability to diagnose my own learning needs realistically	.	.	.	.
5. The ability to translate learning needs into learning goals, plans, and activities	.	.	.	.
6. The ability to relate to teachers as helpers or facilitators and take initiative in making use of their expertise	.	.	.	.
7. The ability to identify human and material resources appropriate to different learning needs and goals	.	.	.	.
8. The ability to select and utilize effective strategies for making good use of learning resources	.	.	.	.
9. The ability to collect and validate evidence pertaining to my accomplishment of various kinds of learning objectives	.	.	.	.
10. Other:	.	.	.	.
11. Other:	.	.	.	.
12. Other:	.	.	.	.

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