Towards self-direction in study methods: The ways in which new students learn to study part-time

Towards self-direction in study methods: The ways in which new students learn to study part-time

• Li, Natalia Hong Kong Institute of Education
• Lee, Kenneth Open University of Hong Kong
• Kember, David Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Distance Education, 21(1), 6-28, 2000

Routledge

2000

• C Psychology & Learning
• Q Philosophy of Education, Educational System & School At Different Levels
  • QG Adult, Lifelong & Continuing Education

Adult Education Andragogy Distance Education Foreign Countries Interviews Learning Strategies Part Time Students Personal Autonomy Study Skills Time Management Hong Kong Open Learning Self Direction

• Hong Kong

• 1997.7 onwards

• Adult Education

This study examined the ways in which new students attempt to adjust to part-time study. Data were gathered through interviews with 53 students enrolled in part-time courses in Hong Kong. It was found that the data could be interpreted in terms of the construct of self- direction. The novice students showed a surprising degree of determination towards personal autonomy. When it came to self- management in learning, those least equipped for self-management were the ones tending to show the greatest difficulties in part-time study. Some students were able to find help from teaching staff, fellow students or friends in developing self-direction. It would appear, though, that universities could do more to help students develop self- managed learning capabilities, and if they did so would ease the transition towards becoming a successful part-time student.
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• English

Journal Articles

• 01587919

• 10.1080/0158791000210102

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2010-09-27