A Qualitative Study of Adult Learners’ Self-Directed Learning Readiness in Non-Formal ESP Online Courses: Lithuanian Students’ Perspective
A Qualitative Study of Adult Learners’ Self-Directed Learning Readiness in Non-Formal ESP Online Courses: Lithuanian Students’ Perspective
Author(s): Laura KildėSubject(s): Education, Adult Education
Published by: Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas
Keywords: Self-directed learning Readiness; Self-directedness; Adult learners; Online learning; English for specific purpose;
Summary/Abstract: This study aimed to explore Lithuanian students’ approaches towards the factors related to self-directed learning readiness. Fourteen adult respondents participated in structured in-depth interviews, where they answered questions based on the Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale (Fisher et al., 2001). The conducted study revealed the students’ approaches that can positively contribute to the enhancement of learners’ self-directedness.
Journal: Pedagogika
- Issue Year: 146/2022
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 95-109
- Page Count: 15
- Language: English