Effects of Learning Style on Self-Directed Readiness of Student in Problem-Based Learning

Abstract

This study is a descriptive survey research aiming to evaluate a learning style and self-directed readiness. Moreover, it aims to identify how the learning style affects self-directed readiness. Data obtained with 248 freshmen and sophomore nursing students who have taken a problem based learning. Data was analysed using SPSS 20.0 program. The results of the study were that collaborate learning style in problem based learning was dominant. Learning style by general characteristics was not statistically meaningful but self-directed readiness was differentiated by grade, satisfaction level on major, average score. It showed that among 6 subcategories of learning style, participant, dependent, independent, avoidant style affect self-directed readiness. We consider that it could be suggested a basic data based upon with these results for class design, strategy development in order to improve the self-directed readiness. We also suggest Received (February 14, 2016), Review Result (February 26, 2016) Accepted (March 7, 2016), Published (April 30, 2016) 63092 Dept. of Nursing, Halla Univ., 38 Halladaehak-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Korea email: n940437@hanmail.net (Corresponding Author) 63092 Dept. of Nursing, Halla Univ., 38 Halladaehak-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Korea email: sjk5634@hanmail.net Effects of Learning Style on Self-Directed Readiness of Student in Problem-Based Learning Copyright c 2016 HSST 262 teaching strategy development enhancing self-directed readiness considering learning style of students.