Shaping Digital Learners: Self-Directed Learning As A Pathway To E-Learning Readiness
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This research investigated the predictive relationship between self-directed learning (SDL) readiness and e-learning readiness (ELR) of college students from a private college in Davao City. The study, motivated by the increasing significance of SDL within online learning frameworks, aimed to assess the SDL and ELR levels of students and their interrelationships and construct a regression model to predict ELR based on self-directed learning. Using a descriptive correlational research design, the study gathered data via standardized survey instruments with a sample of 80 college students who had experience with online learning. The results showed that students had moderate to high levels of both SDL and ELR, and a significant positive relationship was found between them. Confirmatory regression analysis established that SDL significantly predicts ELR, thus establishing a dependable predictive model. The results highlight the need to develop self-directed learning skills in students to improve their readiness for digital learning environments. Contributing to local literature, this study contextualizes the SDL-ELR link within Philippine higher education, offering actionable insights for curriculum developers, teachers, and educational institutions aiming to strengthen or enhance e-learning frameworks.
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