Enabling Self-Directed Learning
Graham Clarke,
IFETS,
Apr 12, 2005
Discussion paper for the IFETS mailing list. Mostly a discussion of the the REBEL system (Reflective, Evidence-Based Evaluation and Learning) as used at Dartmouth Medical School (DMS) in a competency-based learning management system. "REBEL is a comprehensive learning environment focused on competency-based, reflective learning while encouraging independent learning skills. It features tools related to competency assignment and tracking, learning activity support, threaded discussion, evaluation, journaling, and portfolio building." According to the article, a competency is "a combination of skills, abilities, and knowledge needed to perform a specific task." The system is sort of self-directed, but it seems to me that they take a pretty narrow view of it. But that's because, ultimately, the learning is directed by the organization. Discussion will continue until April 22.
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