A3 Book section, Chapters in research books
Self-direction (2020)
Lemmetty, S., & Collin, K. (2020). Self-direction. In V. P. Glăveanu (Ed.), The Palgrave Encyclopedia of the Possible (pp. 1456-1462). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98390-5_147-1
JYU authors or editors
Publication details
All authors or editors: Lemmetty, Soila; Collin, Kaija
Parent publication: The Palgrave Encyclopedia of the Possible
Parent publication editors: Glăveanu, Vlad Petre
ISBN: 978-3-030-90912-3
eISBN: 978-3-319-98390-5
Publication year: 2020
Publication date: 30/10/2020
Pages range: 1456-1462
Number of pages in the book: 1786
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Place of Publication: Cham
Publication country: Switzerland
Publication language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-98390-5_147-1
Publication open access: Not open
Publication channel open access: Channel is not openly available
Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/73863
Additional information: Living reference work entry
Abstract
Self-direction refers to an individual’s responsibility and active role in relation to their own activities. It has largely been considered from the perspective of the individual, with self-direction being seen as a characteristic of the person, a linear process, or a feature influenced by the factors surrounding the individual. It is understood as a positive activity that promotes creativity and learning. However, the possibilities for self-direction have been less explored. The theme of self-direction and its possibilities comprise a topical and important perspective in the research on self-direction.
Keywords: self-direction; learning; adult pedagogy; possibility
Free keywords: self-direction; self-directed learning; adult education; possibilities
Contributing organizations
Ministry reporting: Yes
Reporting Year: 2020
Preliminary JUFO rating: 3