Self-directed Learning and Academic Self-efficacy of Education College Students

The purpose of this study is to investigate the Self-Directed Learning and Academic Self-Efficacy of Education College Students. Descriptive research design and survey method were undertaken in this study. The research instruments for this study are Self-directed Learning and Academic Self-Efficacy scale. Self-Directed Learning is the combination of the index of the Rowbotham M. Schmitz GS (2013) development and Validation of a Student Self -Efficacy Scale. j Nurs care 2;126 dol. The Cromnbach Alpha values were .865 for Self-Directed Learning and Academic Self-Efficacy.The participants for this study were randomly selected from Monywa Education College. A total of 400 of the second year students (200 males and 200 females)were participated in this study. Among the male students, 100 of males are science and remain are art. And also 100 of females are science and 100 are art. The collected data was analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics. The result of the study indicated that there were significant differences in the Self-Directed Learning on the Education College students according to awareness, learning strategies, Learning activities, evaluation and interpersonal skills by gender. The result of the study indicated that there were significant differences in the Self-Direct Learning on Education College students according to awareness, learning strategies, learning activities, evaluation and interpersonal skills by subject. And then, there were significant differences in the Academic Self-Efficacy of students in according to subject and gender. According to the results of this study, since the Self-Directed learning skill is a skill that has overarching effects on an individual’s ability to tolerate unmet wants or needs, handle disappointments and failures, and work towards success. The research suggested that Self-Directed Learning should more actively involve for the promotion of Academic Self-Efficacy skill of the children. And in education sector, teachers and educators should also organize effective Self-Directed Learning programs or activities so that can be implemented inside and outside the schools in order to enhance the Self-Directed Learning skill of students