Self-directed learning - Problematic issues of both theory and practice

In view of present positive assessment of - the almost euphoric approach to - the idea and concept of self-directed learning, the author points to som e of the problematic issues, deficits, and open questions which have so far received little attention in the discussion on self-controlled learning al though they arise in both theory formation and research practice as well as with regard to the consequences for educational practice. She then goes on to sketch perspectives for a (critical) further development of both theory and research practice and of the practice of self-directed learning in ped agogical fields action.