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Abstract
Self Directed Learning (SDL) in its broadest meaning, describes a process by which individuals take the initiative, with or without the assistance of others, in diagnosing their learning needs, formulating learning goals, identifying human and material resources for learning, choosing and implementing appropriate learning strategies, and evaluating learning outcomes.” .Self-direction does not mean the learner learns alone or in isolation .
The aim of this study is to investigate some of the underlying factors influencing self directed learning readiness among medical students at Benha University. And to measure medical students’ achievement goals and perception of the learning environment and their influence on self directed learning readiness.
This cross sectional study was carried out on medical students in faculty of medicine at Benha University during the 2nd term of the academic year 2014 -2015 from the beginning of March 2015 to the beginning of May 2015. Data were collected once weekly within this period.
The six grades of Benha faculty of medicine were listed. Students were chosen by cluster sample technique, i.e.: the sample population were divided into sampling unit (sections for academic years and rounds for the clinical one) one section or round was chosen from each grade by simple random sample.
All students in the chosen section or round were the target population. The number of students in each section or round ranged from
70 to 80 except for the 5th grade, the number of students was about 30. The total number of students who agreed to fill the questionnaire completely was 336.