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การเรียนรู้ด้วยตนเอง

Components

การเรียน
รู้
ด้วย
ตนเอง

Pronunciation

kaan rian rúu dûay ton eeŋ

self-directed learning

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  1. 1 self-directed learning、independent learning、self-study

This means learning independently, with the learner taking responsibility for how they study. It is common in education, training, and online-learning contexts, and sounds somewhat formal or instructional.

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self-directed learning、independent learning、self-study

Noun⭐️3 Common

This refers to self-directed learning, where the learner chooses or manages their own study goals, materials, and pace. It emphasizes learner initiative, not just studying alone.

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Learning notes

Explanation

การเรียนรู้ด้วยตนเอง is built from การ, which turns the phrase into a noun, เรียนรู้ “learn,” ด้วย “by/through,” and ตนเอง “oneself.” Its core idea is that the learner takes charge of the learning process, including goals, materials, pacing, and problem-solving.

Usage

It is commonly used in schools, universities, workplace training, online courses, libraries, and learning platforms when talking about encouraging or supporting independent learning.

Caution

In casual conversation, เรียนเอง is often more natural for “I’m studying it on my own.” การเรียนรู้ด้วยตนเอง sounds more formal and education-oriented.

Differences from similar words

1 self-directed learning synonyms

  • ศึกษาเอง means to study or research something on one’s own. การเรียนรู้ด้วยตนเอง is a fuller noun phrase often used in education, training, learning resources, and skill-development contexts.

  • เรียนเอง is a casual way to say “study by oneself.” การเรียนรู้ด้วยตนเอง is more formal and is better for describing self-directed learning as an educational method or policy.

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