self-direction
Example Sentences
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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
The question implies that their “intent” is self-direction, which we would respect, but ignorance of the current best information hurts others—and license to hurt others is not allowed.
From Slate • Mar. 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
It implies a certain freedom, a self-direction, the faith that we know what's best for ourselves.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2014
Personal man is in continual danger, for to self-direction is attached the prerogative of sin.
From The Teacher Essays and Addresses on Education by Palmer, Alice Freeman
