Abstract
Self-Directed Learning (SDL) is a process in which the learner takes self-initiation for assessing own learning needs and work accordingly with the help of available resources for achievement of required learning, The objective of this study is to identify the readiness for self-directed learning among the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students. A descriptive cross sectional study was conducted among BSN students of Yeti Health Science Academy and Kantipur Academy of Health Science, Kathmandu, Nepal. Complete enumerative sampling technique was used in this study where 107 students were involved. Questionnaire method with SDL scale was used for data collection. Most of the respondents 74(69.2%) had high level of readiness for self-directed learning and 33(30.8%) of respondents had low level of readiness for self-directed learning. The association between academic year with the level of readiness for self-directed learning were statistically significant (p=0.045) whereas the association between other variables (age, ethnicity, religion, marital status, family type and residence) with the level of readiness for self-directed learning were statistically insignificant (p>0.05).It is concluded that depending upon the academic year, seniors are more ready towards self-directed learning than junior nursing students.
Highlights
Self-Directed Learning (SDL) is a process in which individuals take initiative, with or without help of others in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating learning goals, identifying human and material resources for learning, choosing and implementing appropriate learning strategies and evaluating learning outcomes [1]
There are different methods to develop the readiness to learn among nursing students through the appropriate assessment of their learning needs
The study was conducted in Yeti Health Science Academy and Kantipur Academy of Health Science, Kathmandu which are affiliated to Purbanchal University of Nepal
Summary
Self-Directed Learning (SDL) is a process in which individuals take initiative, with or without help of others in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating learning goals, identifying human and material resources for learning, choosing and implementing appropriate learning strategies and evaluating learning outcomes [1]. SDL provides learner to be responsible, self- confident, manage learning with planning and be self-controller until the result of decision made, improved skills of learning and self-evaluation [2]. This method seems to be new in teaching learning process at modern era, it had been existed since classical period of education system. There are different methods to develop the readiness to learn among nursing students through the appropriate assessment of their learning needs. The responsibility of nursing education is to support and prepare for those challenges so that they can successfully adjust and respond in such healthcare field for which self-directed learning can be one of the very effective ways [8]
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