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self-di·rect·ed | \ ˌself-də-ˈrek-təd 
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, -dī- \Definition of self-directed
1 : 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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