self-direction
Example Sentences
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Rather than seeking formal training, Dahl opted for self-direction.
From New York Times • Nov. 2, 2021
Rather, she has been largely tasked to do assignments and read slide decks — learning that is text-heavy and requires self-direction.
From Washington Post • May 19, 2020
They found that having a quiet ego was associated with self-transcendent values-- such as universalism and benevolence-- as well as self-direction and achievement.
From Scientific American • May 26, 2018
But it has been my experience as an educator and general smart-ish person that even smart people are not nearly as good at self-direction as they think they are.
From Slate • Mar. 1, 2016
There is a great body of young men who float on the stream of life with no self-direction.
