The self-directed learning with technology scale (SDLTS) for young students: An initial development and validation

  • Authors:

  • Teo Timothy;Tan Seng Chee;Lee Chwee Beng;Chai Ching Sing;Koh Joyce Hwee Ling;Chen Wen Li;Cheah Horn Mun

  • Affiliations:

  • Learning Sciences & Technologies Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Nanyang Walk, 637616 Singapore;Learning Sciences & Technologies Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Nanyang Walk, 637616 Singapore;Learning Sciences & Technologies Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Nanyang Walk, 637616 Singapore;Learning Sciences & Technologies Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Nanyang Walk, 637616 Singapore;Learning Sciences & Technologies Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Nanyang Walk, 637616 Singapore;Learning Sciences & Technologies Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Nanyang Walk, 637616 Singapore;Natural Sciences and Science Education Academic Group, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, 1 Nanyang Walk, 637616 Singapore

  • Venue:
  • Computers & Education
  • Year:
  • 2010

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Abstract

Research has found self-directed learning to have a significant impact on the long-term societal demands on our future workforce and our perspective on learning. Over the years, many measures have been developed to examine self-directed learning. However, few, if any, were developed for use by young students (age 10-12). In addition, none have included technology as an element in supporting self-directed learning. The aim of this study is to develop and validate a Self-Directed Learning with Technology Scale (SDLTS) for young students. Using two studies, a proposed 6-item SDLTS was piloted with 558 students, aged 10-12 years (mean = 10.18; SD = 0.38) and subsequently tested to establish the validity and reliability of the scale using a separate sample (n = 545). Applying principal component and confirmatory factor analyses, the results of these studies supported a 6-item, two-factor Self-Directed Learning with Technology Scale (SDLTS): Self-Management and Intentional Learning.