Lincoln as Learner: Self-Directed Learning Flashcards

Exactly 10 vocabulary flashcards based on the study of Abraham Lincoln's self-directed learning experiences across three life scenarios.

Self-Directed Learning (SDL)

A process where individuals demonstrate a high level of self-directedness in learning in order to solve problems they face throughout their lives.

Person Process Context (PPC) model

A model proposed by Hiemstra and Brockett (2012) characterizing successful self-directed learning through three key elements: person, process, and context.

Person (PPC element)

Characteristics of the individual, such as psychological factors, life experience, motivation, resilience, and attitude toward learning.

Process (PPC element)

The actual teaching and learning interaction, including learning skills and styles as well as planning, organizing, and evaluating abilities.

Context (PPC element)

The environmental and sociopolitical climate, including culture, class, power, physical learning environment, and political milieu.

Sara Bush Johnson

Lincoln’s stepmother and one of his first teacher/mentors who encouraged him to develop his intellect and love for books.

William Herndon

Lincoln’s longtime Springfield law partner who recalled that Lincoln would often read aloud at his desk to listen to how words sounded.

Single-minded pursuit

One of the top 10 characteristics of self-directedness identified by Gibbons et al. (1980) that Lincoln demonstrated in his resolve to preserve the Union.

"Duff" Armstrong case

An 1858 criminal case where Lincoln used an almanac to prove the position of the moon and secure an acquittal for his client.

Team of rivals

An ingenious strategy developed by Lincoln for his Cabinet to find creative ways to solve national problems during the Civil War.