Self-directed learning is an important skill for learners as they develop the ability to identify their learning needs, set goals, seek resources, and take responsibility for their ongoing development. This session will explore strategies educators can use to encourage and support self-directed learning and help learners become more engaged and independent in their education.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Describe key characteristics of self-directed learning.
• Identify strategies educators can use to promote learner autonomy and engagement.
• Apply practical approaches to support learners in setting goals and identifying learning needs.
• Recognize opportunities to incorporate self-directed learning into teaching and clinical education.

Target Audience: Medical and Biomedical Educators

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Speaker:

Kathleen Wang, MD

UNC School of Medicine Department of Medicine

Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Associate Program Director of Allergy & Immunology Fellowship

Accreditation Statement

The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Statement

The School of Medicine of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Session materials are developed by the speaker(s) or facilitator(s) and may include content created or enhanced with AI. Presenters are responsible for reviewing materials for accuracy, relevance, and alignment with learning objectives.