self-di·rect·ed
| \ ˌself-də-ˈrek-təd
, -dī- \
, -dī- \
Definition of self-directed
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: directed for or by oneself
self-directed retirement plans self-directed classroom activities a self-directed performance
2
: directed at oneself
self-directed anger
3
: directing oneself or capable of directing oneself
empowering students to become self-directed learners
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“Self-directed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-directed. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of self-directed was in 1742
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