The document summarizes research on self-directed learning readiness among undergraduate students in a photography course. The researcher found that most instructors emphasized traditional learning over self-directed learning. To address this, the researcher used self-directed learning as a new teaching method. A survey was conducted among 101 students to assess their self-directed learning readiness and compare scores between genders. Results showed students had a high level of readiness overall and males scored higher than females in several areas. The researcher concluded self-directed learning supports students' ability to gain knowledge independently and gives instructors a role as learning facilitators.

1. International Conference on Learning
Innovation in Science and Technology
"Learning Innovation and Technology in The 21st Century"
2 Mar 2012 at Mercure Patong Hotel ,Phuket, THAILAND

3. Self-directed Learning Readiness
Study for Undergraduate Students:
A Case Study of Principles and Art of Photography
Suthin Rojprasert 1, Jariya Neanchaleay 2, Surapon Boonlue 3,
1
Ph.D.student, Learning Innovation and Technology Program, Faculty of Industrial Education
and Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, Bangkok Thailand
2, 3 Faculty of Industrial Education and Technology, King Mongkut’s University of Technology
Thonburi, Bangkok Thailand

4. Self-directed Learning Readiness Study for Undergraduate Students:
A Case Study of Principles and Art of Photography
I discovered that most instructors
emphasized the Traditional Learning
and Rote Learning.
To address the problem, I decided to use
SDL as a new method to see whether or
not SDL is suitable for students.
Background of the research
Researcher: Suthin Rojprasert

5. Self-directed Learning Readiness Study for Undergraduate Students:
A Case Study of Principles and Art of Photography
Self-directed learning (SDL)
SDL defines as a learning situation which allows
a student to develop personal competencies through
experiences as an individual.
I will be smart, good and young
people's quality of life .
I want to learn anytime
anywhere and my teacher
will be as facilitator.
Researcher: Suthin Rojprasert

6. Self-directed Learning Readiness Study for Undergraduate Students:
A Case Study of Principles and Art of Photography
Purpose of the research
1
The research aims to study the learning
conditions of
students.
The research aims to. study students’ readiness
2 using eight from SDL scale.
3
The research aims to study the differences of
students’ opinions in different genders in SDLR
Researcher: Suthin Rojprasert

7. Self-directed Learning Readiness Study for Undergraduate Students:
A Case Study of Principles and Art of Photography
The subjects of the study were selected using the Sampling
Group of *Taro Yamane’s formula. 51 female students and
50 male students.
The subjects of the study
are 135 Communication Arts students
from Durakit Pundit University studied the Principles and Art of
Photography course in the first semester in academic year 2011.
*Yamane, T. Statistic: An Introductory Analysis. 3 rd ed. . New York : Harper and Row, 1973.
Researcher: Suthin Rojprasert

8. Self-directed Learning Readiness Study for Undergraduate Students:
A Case Study of Principles and Art of Photography
The concept mapping will to my dissertation.

9. Self-directed Learning Readiness Study for Undergraduate Students:
A Case Study of Principles and Art of Photography
The Research Instrument used in this study is questionnaires.
1.
Questionnaires about learning conditions
were distributed at the beginning of the course.
2.
Questionnaires about SDLR
were distributed at the end of the course.
Researcher: Suthin Rojprasert

10. Self-directed Learning Readiness Study for Undergraduate Students:
A Case Study of Principles and Art of Photography
Table 1 Demographic characteristics of the sample (n = 101)
Demographic
n
%
Males
50
49.5
Females
51
50.5
Yes
12
11.9
No
89
88.1
Gender
Experience in Photography
NO! Experience in Photography
Researcher: Suthin Rojprasert

11. Self-directed Learning Readiness Study for Undergraduate Students:
A Case Study of Principles and Art of Photography
Table 2. Descriptive statistics of total score learning
condition level of the Study (n=101)
Factors
Mean
SD
Interpretation
Instructor
4.30
.48
High
Instructional Activities
4.16
.49
High
Instructional Materials and Media
4.10
.61
High
Learning Measurement and Evaluation
4.19
.56
High
Total
4.18
.47
High
Interpretation of the average value shall use the following criteria:Mean score 4.50-5.00 Very High. Mean score 3.50-4.49 High
Mean score 2.50-3.49 Medium
Mean score 1.50-2.49 Low
Mean score 1.00-1.49 Worst
Researcher: Suthin Rojprasert

12. Self-directed Learning Readiness Study for Undergraduate Students:
A Case Study of Principles and Art of Photography
Table 3. Descriptive statistics of total score self-directed
learning readiness of the Study (n=101)
Factors
Mean
SD
Level of
learning
readiness
Open-mindedness for learning
Concept of themselves as efficient learners
Initiative and freedom for learning
Responsibility for self-learning
Passion for learning
Creativity
Optimism about future
Ability to apply learning and problem-solving skills
4.04
3.84
3.80
3.87
3.94
3.57
3.90
3.92
.55
.56
.62
.59
.52
.68
.62
.58
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
High
Total
3.86
.53
High
Researcher: Suthin Rojprasert

13. Self-directed Learning Readiness Study for Undergraduate Students:
A Case Study of Principles and Art of Photography
Table 4. Descriptive statistics of comparison of self-directed
learning readiness of difference based on gender of the study
Factors
Males
Females
Sig.
(2-tailed)
t-test
Mean
SD.
Mean
SD.
.53
.54
4.02
3.73
.57
.56
.723
.636
Concept of themselves as efficient learners
4.06
3.95
.045
*2.027
Initiative and freedom for learning
3.95
.60
3.66
.61
.014
*2.413
Responsibility for self-learning
3.95
.62
3.80
.56
.231
1.206
Passion for learning
4.03
.49
3.86
.55
.106
*1.632
Creativity
3.72
.72
3.42
.62
.019
*2.379
Optimism about future
3.94
.61
3.86
.64
.511
.651
Ability to apply learning and problem-solving skills
4.01
.56
3.83
.59
.110
*1.613
3.95
.52
3.77
.54
.087
*1.728
Open-mindedness for learning
Total
Statistical Significant Difference at Level .05.
Researcher: Suthin Rojprasert

14. Self-directed Learning Readiness Study for Undergraduate Students:
A Case Study of Principles and Art of Photography
The result of my research about SDLR are as follow:
students and learning activities
supporting
develop their ability and skills to
gain knowledge by themselves. SDLR gives instructor
opportunity to
listen to the opinions of students and use instructional
problem-solving and emphasizes facilitation of learning.
media for
Knowles (1975) found that SDL is more
aligned with our natural tendencies and
psychological development processes. The
responsibility is on the learners to take
initiative and develop abilities of selfdirected inquiry.
Therefore, my students can learn more
and believe to be more creative.
* Knowles, M. Self-directed Learning: A Guide for Learners and Teachers. New York : Association Press, 1975.
Researcher: Suthin Rojprasert

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