Self-directed learning in higher education environment : do pre-university education and learning styles play a role?

• Main Authors: Maung, Mala, Azman, Abdullah, Zoraini Wati, Abas
• Format: Article
• Subjects: LC5201 Education extension. Adult education. Continuing education
• Online Access: http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/144/1/self-directed_learning.pdf; http://library.oum.edu.my/repository/144/

The majority of students undergoing the medical programme at the International Medical University (IMU) transfer to partner medical schools worldwide after the phase 1 programme. Thus it is desirable to inculcate self-directed learning (SDL) skills to enable them to adapt to the varied learning s...