This document discusses self-learning and instructional design. It covers types of self-learning like directed self-learning, peer learning, active learning, and independent learning. John Dewey believed in "learning by doing." Successful self-learning requires instructional design that facilitates learning rather than direct teaching. Different types of self-directed learning include seminars using study guides and case discussions, games to learn about contraceptives, and web-based assessments for independent learning. The key to effective self-learning is instructional design that supports different levels of independence and learning styles.