title: Readiness for self-directed learning among nursing students in Thailand.
abstract: This study took place in Thailand where didactic and lecture-driven teaching styles are beginning to transform into student-centered methods. At Chiang Mai University Faculty of Nursing in Thailand, the readiness of 272 undergraduate students to undertake self-directed learning was investigated using two instruments: a demographic data questionnaire and Guglielmino's Self Directed Learning Readiness Scale. The study found that the overall self-directed learning readiness of participants was at a high level in the categories of openness to learning opportunities, self-concept as an effective learner, initiative and independence in learning, informed acceptance of responsibility for one's own learning, creativity, and the ability to use basic study and problem-solving skills. The findings provide encouragement to nurse educators to further apply self-directed learning in nursing courses, to improve teaching and learning methods, and promote life-long learning for nurses within Thailand and elsewhere.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand. areewan@mail.nurse.cmu.ac.th
authors.forename: Areewan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Klunklin
authors.forename: Nongkran
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Viseskul
authors.forename: Acharaporn
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sripusanapan
authors.forename: Sue
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Turale
mesh_terms: D000704:Analysis of Variance; D003405:Creativity; D003479:Curriculum; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007858:Learning; D011340:Problem Solving; D013338:Students, Nursing; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013663:Teaching; D013785:Thailand