SDL is limited primarily to white, middle-class adults
SDL readiness is a strong factor in predicting preferences for online learning
Upwards of 90% of adults are engaged in an informal learning project
SDL is more than mere "self-study"
Aspiring to gain knowledge or develop skill is a key goal that motivates SDL learners
Self-direction is just another adult education fad
SDL is limited primarily to those settings where freedom and democracy prevail
SDL is an all-or-nothing concept
SDL is the best approach for adults
SDL can be thought of as a personal attribute, not just a process
SDL activities are limited primarily to reading and writing
SDL is not worth the time required to make it work
Self-direction implies learning in isolation
Effective SDL learners have a sense of responsibility for their learning goals
SDL will erode the quality of institutional programs
Voluntary SDL occurs when you learn something that helps you achieve a goal
Facilitating self-direction is an easy way out for teachers
SDL can be emancipatory
SDL can inspire transformational learning
Building skill in SDL allows us to foster SDL in others
