Self-directed learning is a method of instruction used increasingly in adult education. A scale was developed in response to a need for a valid and reliable instrument to measure self-directed learning readiness. Such a scale will allow nurse educators to diagnose students' attitudes, abilities and personality characteristics, necessary for self-directed learning. This study was undertaken in t...

Self-directed learning is often associated with better long-term memory retention; however, the mechanisms that underlie this advantage remain poorly understood. This series of experiments was designed to "deconstruct" the notion of self-directed learning, in order to better identify the factors most responsible for these improvements to memory. In particular, we isolated the memory advantage t...

In order to realise their full potential as learners, it is essential that students have good self-directed learning skills. It is also important that students develop their own roles in learning by continuously monitoring their own learning progress, identifying areas of deficit and making a conscious effort towards self-improvement. In this paper, Swapna Naskar Williamson reports on the devel...

E-portfolios constitute a dynamic research topic in e-learning, since they foster a new philosophy for learning and personal development, which is characterised by open, participatory, self-directed, reflective and collaborative processes. This paper presents an investigation on students’ learning presence in a blended post-graduate course, designed to promote self-directed learning through e-p...

the links between disasters and violence either self-directed or interpersonal are now more recognized. nevertheless, the amount of research is limited. this article discusses the underlying association of disasters and violence and it also outlines a systematic review of the literature from 1976 to 2011. finally, it concludes and recommends particular approaches for further epidemiological res...

In the course of globalization there is a world-wide demand for increased use of eLearning, offering a variety of design possibilities supporting self-directed learning. However, a high degree of self-directed learning does not necessarily result in higher learning success. This paper reviews and compiles the current research, and points out how current IS research can be enriched by applying l...