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Direct linkMary Katherine Watson; Elise M. Barrella; Kevin Skenes – Journal of Civil Engineering Education, 2024
At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Citadel transitioned from a face-to-face to an emergency online modality. We conducted a study to track changes in self-directed learning readiness (SDLR) among engineering students during the Spring 2020 semester, including trends based on demographic, performance, and cognitive load factors. SDLR was…
Descriptors: Independent Study, Undergraduate Students, Engineering Education, COVID-19
Download full textÖzüdogru, Fatma – i.e.: inquiry in education, 2022
This study investigated the effect of differentiated instruction on Turkish preservice teachers' academic achievement and self-directed learning readiness in an online teaching profession course. The study utilized a pretest-posttest control group design. Data were collected through an achievement test and a self-directed learning readiness scale.…
Descriptors: Individualized Instruction, Academic Achievement, Independent Study, Online Courses
Chen, Ken-Zen – Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, 2020
College learning in Asian countries has been highly structured and mandated. For example, students are asked to complete a series of required courses, attend weekly face-to-face lectures, and take summative midterms and finals. However, traditional practices are unlikely to prepare self-directed learners to meet future challenges. Partly supported…
Descriptors: Coaching (Performance), College Students, Independent Study, Electronic Learning
Cavusoglu, Muhittin – ProQuest LLC, 2019
The purpose of this quantitative study was to compare self-directed learning readiness and online learning readiness between hospitality and tourism college students and industry professionals. The Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS) was used for measuring self-directed learning readiness. After examining the reliability and validity…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Independent Study, Learning Readiness, Hospitality Occupations
Chou, Pao-Nan – Journal of College Teaching & Learning, 2013
The purpose of this experimental study was to explore the instructional effectiveness of integrating varied instructor-provided concept maps into an online hypertext learning environment, and the effect of learners' self-directed learning abilities on their learning performance. The research adopted a randomized posttest with two-control-group…
Descriptors: Concept Mapping, Electronic Learning, Independent Study, Undergraduate Students
Chou, Pao-Nan – Contemporary Issues in Education Research, 2012
This study aimed to explore engineering students' self-directed learning abilities in an online learning environment. The research centered on the correlation relationship between students' self-directed learning abilities and learning outcomes. The instructional activity in one experimental study was to simulate an online learning task in the…
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Independent Study, Electronic Learning, Pilot Projects
Mead, Molly Sherk – ProQuest LLC, 2011
Attrition in online programs has historically been much higher than in traditional face to face programs, creating concern regarding the appropriateness of online learning for all populations. This study aimed to address the question of whether students' levels of self-directed learning readiness and the quality ratings of online courses would be…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Grades (Scholastic), Program Effectiveness, Student Attitudes
