Progression of Self-Directed Learning in PBL: Comparing Consecutive Semesters at AAU

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Abstract

The purpose of this article is to describe the results from an investigation of the development of students' attitudes and behaviours conducive to self-directed learning (SDL) in problem-based learning. The article reports the results from an application of a newly validated statistical instrument to measure self-directed learning on bachelor students in sociology and data science, comparing first-, second- and third-year students. The results are analysed through factor analysis and by comparing mean scores across the three generations of students. The results suggest that the students develop their SDL attitudes and behaviours through their first three years at a Problem-based learning (PBL) university, but also show that this is not a linear or uniform process. The results of the factor analysis show that the students develop their ability to be self-regulating during their second year and move towards a more internal locus of control during their third year
Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Problem Based Learning in Higher Education
Volume9
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)24-41
Number of pages18
ISSN2246-0918
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 20 Dec 2021

Keywords

  • Self-directed learning
  • Problem-Based Learning
  • quantative
  • Statistics
  • Locus of control
  • Self-Regulation
  • SDL
  • PBL
  • SRL
  • OCLI
  • Factor Analysis
  • Students
  • Statistical Analysis

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