HP 101 is
designed as a self-study course. Self-study relies on your ability
and willingness to direct your own learning. To put it another
way, you will need to take responsibility for your own learning—to
identify the areas in which you know you need to learn more, to
find the resources you need, to establish a time and space for
learning and to evaluate your own progress as you learn. Lots
of people have learned successfully this way, however, so this
section shares some tips based on personal anecdotes and research
about self-study.
Regular
Time and Space
Self-directed
learning has the benefit of flexibility—you can work at a
time convenient to you and at your own pace. But having the flexibility
can also mean that it is easy to put off. For a successful self-directed
learning experience, you should try to set aside a regular time
to work on the modules and find a space which is conducive for
self-study. You also need to plan to set aside the time to do
the readings and critical reflection.
