itseohjautuvien

Itseohjautuvien is the genitive plural form of the Finnish adjective itseohjautuva, meaning self-directed or self-guided. In Finnish text it is used to refer to self-directed entities or groups, such as itseohjautuvien oppijoiden (self-directed learners) or itseohjautuvien tiimien (self-directed teams). The term is part of a broader linguistic family around itseohjautuvuus, which encompasses the idea of taking initiative and responsibility in learning, work, or behavior.

In education, itseohjautuvuutta or itseohjautuva oppiminen describes a learning approach in which learners assume primary responsibility for planning, monitoring, and evaluating their studies. This aligns with concepts of learner autonomy and lifelong learning. Finnish curricula and higher education often emphasize skills like goal setting, resource gathering, self-assessment, and reflective practice as components of self-directed learning. Instructional designs frequently incorporate inquiry-based tasks, project work, and flexible pacing to support itseohjautuvien oppijoiden needs.

In organizational settings, self-directed work or self-directed teams (itseohjautuvat tiimit) operate with distributed leadership and a high degree of autonomy. Members collaboratively set goals, make decisions, and monitor progress. This model seeks to improve adaptability, motivation, and innovation but requires clear goals, effective communication, and supportive leadership to function well.

Research on self-directedness often examines factors that foster or hinder its development, including classroom autonomy-supportive environments, access to resources, feedback mechanisms, and digital literacy. It also considers equity concerns, as opportunities for self-directed learning can be influenced by context and available support.