LaDia Campbell's List: Independent Learning

learning that is self-directed. The learning is defined, organised and completed by the learner. Educators (experts) may act as facilitators or guides. However, the learner is encouraged to plot their own path and to value their own research as well as input from peers on the same level as information and guidance that they may gain from teachers

learn through experience.
set their own learning aims.
evaluate themselves to find out whether they've reached the learning aims or not.
plan and organise their work themselves.

one, who in conjunction with relevant others, can make the decisions necessary to meet his own learning needs. This learner has the ability to obtain the knowledge necessary
in making responsible decisions and taking the proper action to become a positive self-reliant learner.