A4 Article in conference proceedings
Self-directed Learning in Distance Education (2022)

Laine, S., Hakala, I., & Myllymäki, M. (2022). Self-directed Learning in Distance Education. In FIE 2022 : Proceedings of the IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. IEEE. Conference proceedings : Frontiers in Education Conference. https://doi.org/10.1109/fie56618.2022.9962422

JYU authors or editors

Publication details

All authors or editors: Laine, Sanna; Hakala, Ismo; Myllymäki, Mikko

Parent publication: FIE 2022 : Proceedings of the IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference

Conference:

Place and date of conference: Uppsala, Sweden, 8.-11.10.2022

ISBN: 978-1-6654-6245-7

eISBN: 978-1-6654-6244-0

Journal or series: Conference proceedings : Frontiers in Education Conference

ISSN: 1539-4565

eISSN: 2377-634X

Publication year: 2022

Publication date: 08/10/2022

Publisher: IEEE

Publication country: United States

Publication language: English

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/fie56618.2022.9962422

Publication open access: Not open

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Publication is parallel published (JYX): https://jyx.jyu.fi/handle/123456789/85531

Abstract

This full research paper studies the significance of self-directed learning (SDL) in distance education. A literature review revealed many characteristics related to SDL that are important to success in distance education. The self-directed learning readiness (SDLR) levels of 124 students were gathered for this research, and the results were compared between contact and distance learners. The effect of gender on SDLR and the relationship between SDLR and preference for distance education were examined. There was no statistical difference in SDLR levels between women and men but indicators of self-directed learners’ preferences for distance learning were found. In addition, the SDLR scale scores between students’ degree levels were compared. The results support the notion that SDLR is related to maturity.

Keywords: studies in an institution of higher education; distance studies; self-direction; literature surveys

Free keywords: computer science; computer aided instruction; bibliographies; education

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Ministry reporting: Yes

Reporting Year: 2022

JUFO rating: 1