Heutagogy

Heutagogy is a learner-centered educational approach that emphasizes self-determined learning, where individuals take full control of their learning process, including setting goals, choosing resources, and evaluating outcomes. It builds upon andragogy (adult learning) by focusing on developing learners' capabilities to learn how to learn, fostering autonomy and metacognitive skills. This methodology is particularly relevant in professional and lifelong learning contexts, where adaptability and self-direction are crucial.

Also known as: Self-determined learning, Self-directed learning, Autonomous learning, Learner-centered pedagogy, Heutagogical approach

Why learn Heutagogy?

Developers should learn about heutagogy to enhance their ability to self-manage continuous skill development in the fast-evolving tech industry, where self-directed learning is essential for staying current with new technologies and methodologies. It is especially useful for remote or freelance developers who need to structure their own learning paths without formal training programs, and for teams adopting agile or DevOps practices that require autonomous problem-solving and innovation.

Learning Resources

• docs: Heutagogy: A Holistic Framework for Creating Twenty-First-Century Self-determined Learners
• tutorial: Heutagogy Explained: Self-Determined Learning in Education
• docs: Heutagogy and Lifelong Learning: A Review of Heutagogical Practice and Self-Determined Learning
• video: Introduction to Heutagogy - Self-Determined Learning