Perspectives on Self-Directed Learning — the Importance of Attitudes and Skills

Figures & data

Table 1 Mean scores obtained in didactic lecture topics (DDL) and mean points obtained in SDL topics

Group	DDL marks (%) (mean ± SD)	SDL marks (%) (mean ± SD)
Group I: Distinction (n=33)	65.56±3.93	75.28±7.85^*
Group II: First class (n=33)	57.23±4.51	67.29±9.37^*
Group III: Successful (n=50)	49.49±4.87	50.80±11.60
Group IV: Unsuccessful (n=09)	36.81±7.35	35.35±6.64

Table 2 Students’ opinions about self-directed learning (SDL). Values are means ± SD (n=123). A scale of 1–5, ranging from ‘strongly agree’ to ‘strongly disagree’ was used (1 = strongly disagree, 2 = disagree, 3 = uncertain, 4 = agree, 5 = strongly agree)

Opinion	Score
Helps to integrate my knowledge in biochemistry	3.31±1.02^*
Gives me an opportunity to self study	3.51±1.00
Breaks the monotony of class room lecture	3.09±0.99
Increases my oral presentation skills	3.25±0.94
Increases my problem solving abilities	3.23±1.00
Makes me more responsible in studies	3.33±1.00