1. Género, autodirección del aprendizaje y desempeño académico en estudiantes de pedagogía.
- Author
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Parra, Joel, López-Vargas, Omar, Cerda, Cristian, and Saiz, José L.
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ADULT learning , *GENDER differences in education , *ACADEMIC achievement research , *CONTINUING education , *GRADUATE study in education , *COLLEGE students , *EDUCATION , *HIGHER education - Abstract
The objective of this study is to identify the possible relationships that might exist between gender, academic performance and the use of self-directed learning skills. The sample was comprised of 404 students who are enrolled in education programs at a Chilean university. A scale based on Garrison's model was used to measure capacity for self-directed learning in three dimensions: self-direction, motivation and self-monitoring. Academic performance was calculated based on cumulative grade point averages (CGA). The results show gender differences in self-direction and selfmonitoring in favor of women. Differences in self-directed learning according to academic major and years of study were observed as well. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Published
- 2014