Making Learning Real: Design Principles and Evidence for Applied Learning in Schools
Category: Student Learning
Instrument Overview
Expert Notes AvailableView expert commentary on strengths and cautions for this instrument
Strengths
Strong reliability; validated for assessing readiness for self-directed learning and identifying students’ learning needs.
Cautions
Evidence is limited in school settings other than postsecondary and health-professions education; factor structure varies across populations, so scores should be interpreted cautiously across settings.
The Self-Directed Learning Readiness Scale (SDLRS) is a 52-item survey instrument. It is a diagnostic tool used to measure a person's readiness for self-directed learning. Self-directed learning is the amount of responsibility a person accepts for their own learning. This readiness can vary based on attitude, abilities, and personality characteristics. The scale measures three factors: Self-management, Desire for learning, and Self-control. The instrument was developed at the University of Sydney on a population of nursing students participating in self-directed learning. It is designed for use in adult education. Items are scored on a 5-point Likert scale. Educators use this scale to diagnose student abilities and attitudes for self-directed instruction.
Organization
Topic
Collection Category(ies)
Content
Grades
Post secondary
Languages
English,
Turkish
Respondent
Student
Administration Information
Length
41 items
Qualifications
Chou (2013); Wiggens (2016)
Psychometrics (additional guidance)
Reliability
Cronbach's alpha: .92
Psychometric References
Wen-Li, Shen, Yi-Chun, Lin, & Tsai (2017); Bagheri, Ali, Abdullah, & Daud (2013).
Item Type
Likert
