The Correlation Between Metacognitive Awareness Level and Self-Directed Learning Readiness of Undergraduate Nursingand Midwifery Students

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Örs M., Titrek O.

JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING STUDIES, vol.6, no.11A, pp.218-228, 2018 (Peer-Reviewed Journal)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 6 Issue: 11A
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING STUDIES
  • Journal Indexes: ERIC (Education Resources Information Center)
  • Page Numbers: pp.218-228
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between Self directed Learning readiness and Metacognition of undergraduate students nurses and midwifery. The research is conducted in a public universi ty in the city center of Amasya with 398 undergraduate nursing and midwifery students in 2017 2018 academic years. A descriptive correlational design was used . A structured questionnaire consisted of two parts: Part I: Socio demographic data, Part II: Fisher’s Self Directed Learning Rea diness scale and Part III: Metacognitive Awareness Inventory (Schraw & Dennison,
1994). Descriptive statistics of the students’ demographic attributes were presented. In order to determine whether there was a correlation between the students’ self directed learning readiness and their Metacognitive Awareness perceived,
the Pearson Moment Correlation coefficient was was calculated. The results showed that (1). There is a positive moderate but significantly relationship between metacognitive awareness and Self directed Learning Readiness scores.
(2). There is a significant relationship between metacognitive awareness and Se lf directed Learning Readiness subscores Metacognition awareness is a predictor of SDLR.