ERIC Number: EJ1230083
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2019-Oct
Pages: 16
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ISSN: ISSN-1694-609X
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Roles of Self-Directed Learning and Social Networking Sites in Lifelong Learning
Salleh, Umi Kalsum Mohd; Zulnaidi, Hutkemri; Rahim, Suzieleez Syrene Abdul; Bin Zakaria, Abd Razak; Hidayat, Riyan
International Journal of Instruction, v12 n4 p167-182 Oct 2019
The present research examines the relationship between self-directed learning and SNS that may affect lifelong learning. In study, 170 of the respondents are Masters students and 140 are PhD students in Malaysia. The study follows a relational survey to investigate and measure the degree of relationship amongst self-directed learning, SNS and lifelong learning. The findings of the research corroborate that self-directed learning positively affects lifelong learning. SEM analysis indicates significant and positive influence of self-directed learning on SNS. SNS are a positive partial mediator between self-directed learning and lifelong learning. In conclusion, self-directed learning positively influences the lifelong learning of students, which is affected by SNS. This study implies that lectures should support preservice teachers to sharpen teachers' self-directed learning and social networking in lifelong learning by giving suitable learning methods and proposing a sufficient teaching and learning atmosphere.
Descriptors: Independent Study, Social Networks, Lifelong Learning, Masters Programs, Graduate Students, Doctoral Students, Foreign Countries, Role, Structural Equation Models, Correlation
International Journal of Instruction. Eskisehir Osmangazi University, Faculty of Education, Eskisehir, 26480, Turkey. e-mail: iji@ogu.edu.tr; Web site: http://www.e-iji.net
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Malaysia
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