Self-Directed Learning of Malay Undergraduate Students

• Published in: STUDIES IN SELF-ACCESS LEARNING JOURNAL
• Main Authors: Ahmad, Badli Esham; Saad, Zuria Akmal; Aminuddin, Azwan Shah; Abdullah, Mohd Amli
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: KANDA UNIV INT STUDIES 2023
• Subjects: Education & Educational Research
• Online Access: https://www-webofscience-com.uitm.idm.oclc.org/wos/woscc/full-record/WOS:001138850200009

This study investigated the self-directed learning readiness (SDLR) of 944 Malay undergraduate students in a Malaysian university, using Guglielmino's Self-directed Learning Readiness Survey (1977), which is a 58-item Likert scale questionnaire that uses the Delphi technique to identify the level of SDLR of adult learners. Results indicate that the majority of the participants possess a moderate readiness level. The age-based analysis, though less relevant due to a predominantly young demographic, still indicates a need for facilitation in their learning journeys. These findings underscore the importance of tailored strategies and support mechanisms (i.e., guidance from instructors) to enhance educational outcomes.