The Holistic Brain

I am a big proponent of self-direction in schooling and in life.   I believe that when we are given the opportunities, knowledge, tools and experiences, we can direct our own lives and destinies more effectively than if we have an outsider direct us.   What are the tools each of us need to be able to understand how to direct our own learning and lives?   First off we need to be given the chance to practice and to discover what it is that drives us. Deci and Ryan have spent a lifetime uncovering ways in which you can create a healthy psychological state leading to a person who can direct his/her own life.  This theory called "Self-Determination Theory" should be considered as a foundation for an education that will encourage life-long learning. This is because of the development of a healthy internal system of motivation.  Follow this logic: There are some basic tenets to learning that is related to the biological basis of how we learn.   Learning is natural, it is a biologica

Self-Directed Learning by Brittany Masching Self-directed learning is a movement empowering individuals to lead their own educational journey based on their own curiosity and interests. While many of us think the traditional school system is “education”, we forget that that is simply a path or an option to education. In self-directed learning, the individual likely isn’t in a class setting. The life learner chooses what activities and experiences they want to explore. They are drawn to these activities naturally as we are each unique and hold different interests. The overarching goal is that the individual grows their knowledge through experiences to create a meaningful and satisfying life for their given culture.     What is Self-Directed Learning? Infed: Self-Directed Learning Why is Self-Directed Learning Important? It’s natural!  There are Four Educative Drives that children naturally possess. These include curiosity, playfulness, sociability, and planfuln