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Dissertation Chapters | Educational Psychology | Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026 | Pages: 1034 - 1041 | India
A Study of Level of Self-Directedness in Learning among Standard XI Students in Gujarat: A Survey-Based Investigation
Abstract: In the contemporary education landscape, fostering autonomy, motivation, and critical inquiry among students has become increasingly essential. This study investigates the level of self-directedness in learning among Standard XI students in the rural block of Vansda in Navsari district, Gujarat. Drawing on the theoretical frameworks of Knowles (1975), Candy (1991), and Brookfield (2009), the research explores how students across science, commerce, and arts streams perceive and exercise control over their learning processes. The study adopts a quantitative survey methodology using the Self-Rating Scale of Self-Directed Learning (SRSSDL) developed by Williamson, encompassing five dimensions: awareness, learning strategies, learning activities, evaluation, and interpersonal skills. Data was collected from 173 students and supplemented by qualitative inputs from teachers. Statistical analysis revealed moderate levels of self-directedness across the sample, with significant gender-based and stream-specific variations. Science students demonstrated comparatively higher SDL scores, and female students outperformed males in most dimensions. The study concludes with recommendations for integrating SDL-promoting pedagogies into secondary education and highlights the potential of SDL as a pathway to lifelong learning, especially in under-resourced rural settings.
Keywords: Self-Directed Learning, Secondary Education, Rural Schools, Student Autonomy, Lifelong Learning, Gender Differences, Stream-Wise Comparison
How to Cite?: Karishma Patel, "A Study of Level of Self-Directedness in Learning among Standard XI Students in Gujarat: A Survey-Based Investigation", Volume 15 Issue 4, April 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1034-1041, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26418000441, DOI: https://dx.dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26418000441