Self-directed Learner Rating In this self-assessment you will be able to evaluate your readiness for self-directed learning. It will take between 5-10 minutes to complete. The assessment contains 60 short questions that are rated on a scale from 1=never to 5=always. At the end you will receive a quote on the extend you might benefit from the ESP-Zone. 1. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 1: Awareness I identify my own learning needs 5 4 3 2 1 2. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 1: Awareness I am able to select the best method for my own learning 5 4 3 2 1 3. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 1: Awareness I consider teachers as facilitators of learning rather than providing information only 5 4 3 2 1 4. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 1: Awareness I keep up to date on different learning resources available 5 4 3 2 1 5. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 1: Awareness I am responsible for my own learning 5 4 3 2 1 6. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 1: Awareness I am responsible for identifying my areas of deficit 5 4 3 2 1 7. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 1: Awareness I am able to maintain self-motivation 5 4 3 2 1 8. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 1: Awareness I am able to plan and set my learning goals 5 4 3 2 1 9. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 1: Awareness I have a break during long periods of work 5 4 3 2 1 10. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 1: Awareness I need to keep my learning routine separate from my other commitments 5 4 3 2 1 11. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 1: Awareness I relate my experience with new information 5 4 3 2 1 12. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 1: Awareness I feel that I am learning despite not being instructed by a lecturer 5 4 3 2 1 13. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 2: Learning Strategy I participate in group discussions 5 4 3 2 1 14. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 2: Learning Strategy I find peer coaching effective 5 4 3 2 1 15. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 2: Learning Strategy I finde "role play" is a useful method for complex learning 5 4 3 2 1 16. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 2: Learning Strategy I find inter-active teaching-learning sessions more effective than just listening to leactures 5 4 3 2 1 17. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 2: Learning Strategy I find simulation in teaching-learning useful 5 4 3 2 1 18. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 2: Learning Strategy I find learning form case studies useful 5 4 3 2 1 19. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 2: Learning Strategy My inner drive directs me towards further development and improvement in my learning 5 4 3 2 1 20. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 2: Learning Strategy I regard problems as challenges 5 4 3 2 1 21. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 2: Learning Strategy I arrange my self-learning routine in such a way that it helps develop a permanent learning culture in my life 5 4 3 2 1 22. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 2: Learning Strategy I find concept mapping is an effective method of learning 5 4 3 2 1 23. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 2: Learning Strategy I find modern educational interactive technology enhances my learning process 5 4 3 2 1 24. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 2: Learning Strategy I am able to decide my own learning strategy 5 4 3 2 1 25. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 3: Learning Activities I rehearse and revise new lessons 5 4 3 2 1 26. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 3: Learning Activities I identify the important points when reading a chapter or an article 5 4 3 2 1 27. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 3: Learning Activities I use concept mapping/outlining as a useful method of comprehending a wide range of information 5 4 3 2 1 28. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 3: Learning Activities I am able to use information technology effectively 5 4 3 2 1 29. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 3: Learning Activities My concentration intensifies and I become more attentive when I read a complex study content 5 4 3 2 1 30. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 3: Learning Activities I keep annotated notes or a summary of all my ideas, reflections and new learning 5 4 3 2 1 31. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 3: Learning Activities I enjoy exploring information beyond the prescribed course objectives 5 4 3 2 1 32. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 3: Learning Activities I am able to relate knowledge with practice 5 4 3 2 1 33. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 3: Learning Activities I raise relevant question(s) in teaching-learning sessions 5 4 3 2 1 34. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 3: Learning Activities I am able to analyze and critically reflect on new ideas, information or any learning experiences 5 4 3 2 1 35. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 3: Learning Activities I keep an open mind to others' point of view 5 4 3 2 1 36. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 3: Learning Activities I prefer to take any break in between any learning task 5 4 3 2 1 37. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 4: Evaluation I self-assess before I get feedback from instructors 5 4 3 2 1 38. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 4: Evaluation I identify the areas for further development in whatever I have accomlished 5 4 3 2 1 39. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 4: Evaluation I am able to monitor my learning progress 5 4 3 2 1 40. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 4: Evaluation I am able to identify my areas of strength and weakness 5 4 3 2 1 41. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 4: Evaluation I appreciate when my work can be peer reviewed 5 4 3 2 1 42. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 4: Evaluation I find both sucess and failure inspire me to further learning 5 4 3 2 1 43. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 4: Evaluation I value criticism as the basis of bringing improvement to my learning 5 4 3 2 1 44. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 4: Evaluation I monitor whether I have accomplished my learning goals 5 4 3 2 1 45. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 4: Evaluation I check my portfolio to review my progress 5 4 3 2 1 46. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 4: Evaluation I review and reflect on my learning activities 5 4 3 2 1 47. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 4: Evaluation I find new learning challenging 5 4 3 2 1 48. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 4: Evaluation I am inspired by others' success 5 4 3 2 1 49. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 5: Interpersonal Skills I intend to learn more about other cultures and languages I am frequently exposed to 5 4 3 2 1 50. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 5: Interpersonal Skills I am able to identify my role within a group 5 4 3 2 1 51. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 5: Interpersonal Skills My interaction with others helps me to develop the insight to plan further learning 5 4 3 2 1 52. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 5: Interpersonal Skills I make use of any opportunities I come across 5 4 3 2 1 53. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 5: Interpersonal Skills I need to share information with others 5 4 3 2 1 54. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 5: Interpersonal Skills I maintain good inter-personal relationships with others 5 4 3 2 1 55. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 5: Interpersonal Skills I find it easy to work in collaboration with others 5 4 3 2 1 56. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 5: Interpersonal Skills I am successful in communicating verbally 5 4 3 2 1 57. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 5: Interpersonal Skills I identify the need for inter-disciplinary links for maintaining social harmony 5 4 3 2 1 58. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 5: Interpersonal Skills I am able to express my ideas effectively in writing 5 4 3 2 1 59. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 5: Interpersonal Skills I am able to express my views freely 5 4 3 2 1 60. 5= Always 4= Often 3= Sometimes 2= Seldom 1= Never 5: Interpersonal Skills I find it challenging to pursue learning in a culturally diverse environment 5 4 3 2 1 Be sure to click Submit to see your results! 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