38th International Self-directed learning Symposium

Join us for the 38th annual International Self-Directed Learning Symposium held at the University of South Florida, College of Education. *

The Symposium brings together educators in all types of learning environments, researchers, learners, and practitioners from around the world to explore innovative approaches, new concepts, research, and applications of self-directed learning. Register now to reserve your spot!

March 12-14, 2025

A list of hotel options is provided below. Room blocks have been arranged but you will need to reserve by February 12, 2025 to take advantage of the Synposium negotiated pricing.

Registration Check-in at 8:00am March 12, 2025- Open Research Collaboration Time in the afternoon of March 14 and morning of March 15, 2025.

We have eliminated the offering of a virtual attendance option; however, will be hosting virtual free webinars throughout the year. If you are interested in providing a presentation proposal for one of these webinars, please email Naomi Boyer.

Go to https://www.sdlglobal.com/symposium for additional details regarding paper proposal submissions, hotel reservations, general program/schedule, etc.

About the Symposium:

The International Self-Directed Learning Symposium provides an international forum for the discussion of important current developments in the study and application of self-directed learning. The program design emphasizes intensive individual participation and group exploration of problems, issues and concepts. Program structure includes large group sessions, small group interaction opportunities, and a host of other options. As noted above, there are both in-person and virtual presentation/participation opportunities.

Participants have opportunities to learn on a variety of topics and practice applications including:

(a) the results of recent research on self-direction in learning,

(b) new developments in the application of self-directed learning ideas in diverse settings,

( c) innovation and trends in learning that are associated with or cultivate the use of self-directed learning in practice,

(d) how to assess employees and students’ self-directed learning orientations, and

(e) how to develop and strengthen self-directed learning propensities and abilities.

In addition, a number of important networks and collaborative relationships have been developed by symposium participants.

Publication Opportunity:

After presentation at the Symposium, many participants choose to submit their Symposium papers to the International Journal of Self-Directed Learning. Go to http://www.sdlglobal.com for details.

*The International Society for Self-Directed Learning is excited to offer the 38th International Self-directed Learning Symposium in conjunction with the Adult Higher Education Alliance Conference on the University of South Florida Campus in Tampa, FL. The co-located event will continue to focus on rich discussion of important current developments in the study and application of self-directed learning across industries, settings, and formal/informal learning environments, while also creating synergistic opportunities for shared dialogue. With the two highly respected organizations sharing the dates and site, the opportunities for participants to learn, discuss, and network with leaders and researchers in their field will be expanded.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

University of South Florida, College of Education, 4110 USF Apple Drive, Tampa, United States