Does Self Directed Learning Readiness Make Better Prediction To Academic Performance Of Medical Students Using Pbl Approach

Abstract

Self-directed learning readiness (SDLR) is considered as one of predictor for the success in accomplishing of the learning process in medical education for which student learning will result in a satisfactory achievement. This study analyze the relationship of SDLR to the medical student’s This study involved 101 respondents who received a questionnaire on self-learning readiness. Data were analyzed using independent t test. There is a significant correlation between self-directed learning readiness (SDLR) and academic achievement with mean differences of 3,80±2,68 and t value of 1,418 (p: 0,159). In overall, there is a relationship between self-directed learning readiness towards academic achievement in the third year medical students using PBL approach.