I. Nature of Self-Directed Learning

A. Highly engaging

B. Variably Structured

C. Collaborative

D. Goal-Directed

II. Process of Self-Directed Learning

A. Incentive: Internal/external

B. Interest

C. Access resources

D. Systematic attention

E. Adjustments

F. Catalyst

G. Resolution

III. Late life adjustments

A. Adjustment to time

B. Adjustment to family

C. Adjustment to loss (physical and social)

IV. Rural context

A. Positive

B. Negative