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Rate Yourself for Discipline and Motivation
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Distance education providers often tout self-discipline
and motivation as top contenders in what makes a successful
distance learner. But do you really know how being self-disciplined
and motivated works out in real life? The following quiz
might help you to determine if you have those qualities
that can help or hinder distance education.
This quiz was prepared by Michael P. Lambert, Executive
Director at the Distance Education and Training Council
in Washington, D.C. He makes no claims to scientific research
in coming up with these questions but rather has drawn on
his experience and deep involvement with distance education.
What is your level of motivation, self-reliance, discipline,
and ability to reason by yourself?
Q: Do you enjoy talking with friends about current topics
in a debate-style atmosphere?
Q: Do you tackle jobs you have been assigned immediately
rather than having to be reminded one or two times by your
superiors?
Q: Do you prefer to get your news from a newspaper rather
than TV?
Q: Do you feel compelled to read a book through to the end
as opposed to dropping it when it gets boring?
Q: When engaged in a project at work, do you enjoy researching
questions on your own rather than telephoning an expert
for a quick answer?
Q: In doing crossword puzzles, are you likely to research
a clue before you would ever consider consulting friends
for a word solution?
Q: Would you prefer walking alone in a park as opposed to
walking with a group of two or three friends?
Q: Do you tend to finish a project until you are satisfied
that it is the best work you can do before starting another
project?
Q: Do you stay late at work when you are absorbed in a task,
rather than "punch the clock" and go home at "quitting time"?
HOW DID YOU SCORE? Give yourself two points for each yes
answer.
16-18 Yes--Highly likely to succeed.
10-14 Yes--Likely to succeed.
4-8 Yes--May succeed, but not a sure bet.
Fewer than 4--Maybe distance learning is not for you.
Link to the quiz How Ready
Are You for Distance Learning?
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