Empowering Learners: The Power of Self-directed Learning in Education

  • Raja D Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Chettinad Hospital & Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research & Education, Kelambakkam, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, India.

Abstract

How to cite this article: Raja D. Empowering Learners: The Power of Self-directed Learning in Education. Chettinad Health City Med J. 2023;12(2):1-2.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2278.2044.202319

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Published
2023-06-30