Volume: 10 Issue: 3
Year: 2022, Page: 39-42, Doi: https://doi.org/10.47799/pimr.1003.07
Received: Feb. 19, 2022 Accepted: April 19, 2022 Published: April 19, 2022
Self Directed Learning (SDL) was defined by Knowles as ‘the process in which individuals take the initiative themselves with or without taking help of others for diagnosing their learning needs. The SDLR Scale is a validated tool used to assess that to which extent an individual possesses self-directed learning personality characteristics and attitude. This cross sectional survey was planned among phase I medical students . Sample size was 100 utilizing convenient sample of phase I medical students. Structured Questionnaire ‘Self-directed learning readiness scale’ SDLRD questionnaire was used to collect the data; the scale was first designed and tested by Fisher et al. Data were analyzed using Microsoft excel, Median, mean and Standard deviation for each individual item and for total score as well as for the three sub-scales were tabulated . Differences between groups were tested using the chi square or t test. The mean and median SDLR score of whole questionnaire for was 146.18±19.81. Majority of the first year medical students had shown readiness for self-directed learning. SDL scores were lower among our MBBS students than reported in studies done elsewhere. This study points out the need to address our students’ SDL skills, and need for ways to build SDL skills in our students.
Keywords: Self Directed Learning, Readiness, Medical students Introduction;
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Kausar A, Berad A. Self Directed Learning Readiness among phase I undergraduate Medical students. Perspectives in Medical Research. 2022;10(3):39-42 DOI: 10.47799/pimr.1003.07