The Relation Between Readiness for Self-learning and Learning Style Preferences Among Nursing Students

Megahed, Ahmed Mohamed; Adam, Samia; Mohamed Abdel Aleem, Marwa

doi:10.21608/pssjn.2019.19801.1004

The Relation Between Readiness for Self-learning and Learning Style Preferences Among Nursing Students

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ adminstration,nursing collage,port said universty

² nursing administration faculty of nursing -Ain shams university

³ lecture of nursing administration faculty of nursing- port said university

10.21608/pssjn.2019.19801.1004

Abstract

ABSTRACT
Introduction: Self-directed learning is a needful skill for students t0 remain lifel0ng learners. As they gain knowledge and succeed academically in their chosen disciplines. Therefore, awareness of learning styles should be promoted. Aim: the study aimed to study the relation between readiness f0r self-learning and learning style preferences am0ng nursing students. Subjects and method: the study was conducted at faculty of nursing/Port-Said University using a descriptive correlational research design; 174 students from the four undergraduate academic years were enclosed in the study. Two tools were used namely; Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS) and Learning Styles Self-Assessment Questionnaire. Results 27% of studied nursing students had average score for self-directed learning readiness while 41.4% were blew average and 31.6% were above average. Moreover, the most preferred learning style among student was kinesthetic (44.8%), then visual (28.2%) and auditory (27%). Conclusion: The study findings concluded that there was no statistically significant relation between self-directed learning readiness and learning style. Recommendations: Students needs to be supported to move from conventional education to more active and autonomous education, depend on self-directed learning.

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