Assessment of Self-Directed Learning Behavior Among 2nd Year Medical Student for Pre-Clinic Study at Naresuan University
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This research aims to compare self-directed learning behaviors among preclinical medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University classified by admission tracks. This was a survey research study involving a sample of 135 second-year pre-clinical medical students selected through purposive sampling. The instrument used was an SDL behavior assessment questionnaire, validated by experts using the Index of Item-Objective Congruence (IOC). Data analysis using descriptive statistics including percentages, mean (), standard deviation (S.D.), the t-test, and One-Way ANOVA, with statistical significance established at p <.05.
The findings revealed that second-year medical students exhibited self-directed learning behaviors at a "High" level ( = 4.41, S.D. = 0.46). The admission track was found to be a significant factor influencing these behaviors. Specifically, students admitted through the CPIRD: Community track demonstrated significantly higher mean scores in self-directed learning behaviors compared to those from the CPIRD: Inclusive track and the Direct admission track. These results indicate that different admission pathways lead to varying levels of self-directed learning behaviors among pre-clinical medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University.
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