| Abstrak/Abstract |
Background:Indonesian medical education recruitment system recruits students directly from high schoolwho had been influenced by mostly teacher centered learning. As part of pedagogical approach in highereducation, those students will be obligatory to learn independently and effectively. Self-directed learning(SDL) is an important aspect in latest medical educational evidence which would determine students’successfulness in learning. Self-directed learning readiness (SDLRS) is influenced by several factors includingmotivation, age, culture, and previous education experience. Today, the admission process in Indonesiais based on knowledge-test based only. This study aims to reveal correlation between several factors whichinfluence students’ Self Directed Learning Readiness (SDLRS).Methods: This study used SDLRS questionnaire as a valid and reliable tool to measure the students’ selfdirected learning readiness and correlate with those several factors.Result: From 540 distributed questionnaires, 412 questionnaires returned back. The Spearman correlationshowed significant r ratio between students’ SDLRS score and students’ motivation. While, the analysis onage showed that age of 20 has significant r ratio with students’ SDLRS score.Conclusion: Among age, previous education experience, and culture; students’ internal motivation shouldbe considered as important factor for students’ SDLRS which will determine their successfulness in learningin medical education. These factors should be regarded as one requirement of students’ admission in medical education. |
