Self-directed learning readiness and performance in the workplace

Abstract

Deep and rapid changes in a "high-tech" society exceed the ability of formal educational systems to respond to new learning needs. Therefore, the future of post secondary education will increasingly include emphases on self-directed learning skills and activities. Despite recognition of such a trend, knowledge of self-directed learning and self-directed learners is in its infancy.This study-of self-directed learning and performance was designed to determine the relationship of self-directed learning readiness and performance in an occupational setting. Business, government and industry are expected to depend heavily upon self-directed learning in the future. Because of the increasingly close relationship between education and these sectors of the economy, educators should have a keen interest in this kind of research.The sample included 753 individuals selected from the population of a large American utility company: 421 were managers and 318 were non-managers; 14 subjects did not define their occupational status. Subjects provided information on their management level, sex, age, education, race, job performance rating, creativity required on their jobs, problem-solving ability needed in their jobs and degree of change in their work. Nine hypotheses were tested at the 0.05 level of significance.Selected conclusions are as follows: (a) outstanding performers in jobs requiring a very high level of creativity had significantly higher SDLRS scores than others; (b) outstanding performers in jobs requiring a very high degree of problem-solving skill had significantly higher SDLRS scores than others; and (c) individuals who have completed higher levels of education tend to have higher SDLRS scores.

Reflective Practice and Readiness for Self-directed Learning in Anesthesiology Residents Training in the United States

“…Practitioners in the field of adult education hypothesize that self-directed learning develops over time (Guglielmino, Guglielmino & Long, 1987). Therefore, the length of the study period could have influenced the study results.…”

Self‐directed learning in the workplace

“…Three quantitative studies have used the SDLRS to determine if differences in SDL readiness are related to differences in job performance. Guglielmino, Guglielmino, and Long (1987) studied 753 individuals ( 421 managers, 318 non-managers) from a large American utility company to determine if scores on the SDLRS were positively related to job performance in jobs that required either: (a) high levels of creativity and problem solving, (2) high levels of creativity, (3) high levels of problem solving, or ( 4) a high degree of change. Findings indicated that higher scores on the SDLRS were related to higher levels of job performance for all four types of job.…”

“…The knowledge we have regarding SDL stems primarily from the adult education literature; and while it has been suggested that the principles of SDL may be applied to the work setting (Guglielmino, Guglielmino, & Long, 1987), such assertions remain largely untested. Most research has focused on academic settings, particularly graduate school programs.…”

Konseling Kelompok Berbasis Teknik Self-Management Tazkiyatun Nafsi : Suatu Intervensi Psikologi Dalam Peningkatan Self-Direction In Learning Siswa

“…Menurut Guglielmino & Guglielmino (2006) siswa yang memiliki self direction in learning adalah siswa yang dapat mengambil inisiatif (baik dengan atau tanpa bantuan orang lain) dalam mendiagnosis kebutuhan kebutuhan belajar mereka, merumuskan tujuan-tujuan belajar, menentukan sumbersumber belajar, memilih dan melaksanakan strategi belajar yang sesuai, dan mengevaluasi hasil belajar mereka sendiri. Siswa yang memiliki self direction in learning yang tinggi digambarkan sebagai orang yang mampu mengontrol proses belajar, mempergunakan bermacam-macam sumber belajar, mempunyai motivasi internal dan memiliki kemampuan mengatur waktu serta memiliki konsep diri yang positif dibandingkan dengan mereka yang self direction in learning-nya rendah.…”