seduca

Seduca is a theoretical construct used in discussions of educational technology to describe a framework for facilitating self-directed learning through structured prompts and adaptive feedback. It is not a standardized term, but appears in speculative design and some open educational resources as a model for aligning learner autonomy with guided instruction.

The concept rests on three core pillars: learner agency, scaffolded discovery, and reflective assessment. Learner agency allows students to choose topics, pathways, and pace within a curated curriculum. Scaffolded discovery provides problem-based tasks with hints and supports calibrated to prior performance. Reflective assessment emphasizes metacognition and self-evaluation as integral parts of learning, rather than reliance on single high-stakes tests.

Implementation ideas include adaptive content that adjusts difficulty based on demonstrated readiness, prompts that guide inquiry without dictating steps, and feedback loops that illuminate errors and strategies. Interfaces associated with seduca aim for clarity, low extraneous cognitive load, and transparent scoring rubrics.

History and reception: The term lacks formal standardization and is primarily discussed in informal or speculative contexts. Critics point to the absence of robust empirical validation and the risk that adaptive systems may encode biases in content weighting or prompt design.

Related topics include adaptive learning, personalized learning, instructional design, and metacognition.