1. A project undertaken by an individual or group with minimal external guidance, where participants take responsibility for planning, execution, and evaluation
The students completed a self-directed project on renewable energy sources over the semester.
Os alunos completaram um projeto autônomo sobre fontes de energia renovável durante o semestre.
2. A work initiative driven by personal motivation and self-management rather than direct supervision
She launched a self-directed project to improve her coding skills.
Ela iniciou um projeto autônomo para melhorar suas habilidades de programação.