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Comparing readiness for self directed learning in undergraduates of private and public medical colleges

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To measure the readiness for self-directed learning among medical undergraduates of private and public medical colleges, and to evaluate their performance and strategies. METHODS: The cross-sectional study was conducted in Lahore, Pakistan from February to July 2023, and comprised medical undergraduate students of either gender from 1 private and 1 public academic institution. Data was collected using a prevalidated structured questionnaire having self-management, desire for learning, and self-control domains to explore self-directed learning readiness. Data was analysed using SPSS 26. RESULTS: Of the 330 subjects, 166(50.3%) were females and 164(49.7%) males, while 166(50.3%) were from the private institution and 164(49.7%) were from the public institution. There were 183(55.4%) students in the 3rd year, 89(27.0%) in the 4th year and 58(17.6%) in the final year of their coursework. Self-directed learning readiness was significantly higher in students from the private institution (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: There was a significant correlation between self-directed learning readiness in private and public medical education institutions, with readiness being higher in the private sector.

Source: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

DOI: 10.47391/jpma.11458

Authors: Javaria Ahmad, Fatima Izhar Mehdi, Manal Fatima Cheema, Minahil Aftab, Zainab Omer

Institution: CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry

Language: English

Topic: Innovations in Medical Education

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $650