title: A validation study of a self-directed learning readiness scale.
abstract: In a study that investigated the predictive validity of a self-directed learning readiness scale (SDLRS), scores received by 63 first year nursing students on this scale were compared to alternate measures of self-directedness. These measures included nominations as self-directed learners by peers and faculty; entry grades from high school; and grades received at the end of the first year nursing program in five subjects. Results showed a significant correlation between SDLRS scores and peer nomination scores and between SDLRS scores and first year final subject grades. While these correlations were statistically significant, they explained only 7% and 8% of the variance thus not reaching an educationally meaningful level. Limitations of the alternate measures as a substitution for a "gold standard" are discussed.
mesh_terms: D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D010379:Peer Group; D011336:Probability; D012648:Self Care; D012647:Self-Assessment; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D013338:Students, Nursing / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching; D014481:United States