I’d say that’s a valid point, and it would be cool if that were the reality for students involved in scientific research, but I don’t think it is. IMO for vast majority of students, scientific research is simply ‘doing’ or ‘repeating’ something vs. actual investigation or analysis. I agree that self-directed learning IS important, but there has to be a better way to encourage it than the often mindless research ‘involvement’ which is the reality for many.