Through readings and viewings, note-taking, reflective activities, and in-class discussions, you can analyze motivation and self-direction by studying ways to become more motivated while learning at university. This class is useful not only for English, but for any subject you learn with more confidence.
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1st Semester
Class_01 on 04/15/2026: Introduction to Self-Directed Learning
Class_02 on 04/22/2026: Defining Self-Directed Learning
Class_03 on 04/29/2026: Why Study Self-Directed Learning?
Class_04 on 05/13/2026: Growth-Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
Class_05 on 05/20/2026: Equity Education & Grit
Class_06 on 05/27/2026: Setting Goals
Class_07 on 06/03/2026: Individual SDL Research
Class_08 on 06/10/2026: Synthesizing Notes for Your SDL Research Midterm Report Draft
Class_09 on 06/17/2026: Revised Synthesized Notes for Your SDL Research Midterm Report Draft
Class_10 on 06/24/2026: Your Synthesized Notes Midterm Report Final
Class_11 on 07/01/2026: Presentation Workshop
Class_12 on 07/08/2026: SDL Presentation Workshop and Early Presentations for Study Abroad Students
On-Demand: Tips on how to edit your APA Research Presentation for K, M, A, H, & H, ready on Monday 7/13 by 10:30 pm.
Class_13 on 07/15/2026: SDL Presentation Day
On-Demand: Tips on how to edit your APA Research Presentation for Y, Y, & F, ready on Monday 7/10 by 10 pm.
Class_14 on 07/22/2026 SDL Presentation Day 2