Roles of Self-Directed Learning and Social Networking Sites in Lifelong Learning

• Main Authors: Salleh, Umi Kalsum Mohd, Zulnaidi, Hutkemri, Abdul Rahim, Suzieleez Syrene, Zakaria, Abd Razak, Hidayat, Riyan
• Format: Article
• Published: Eskisehir Osmangazi University 2019
• Subjects: L Education (General); LB Theory and practice of education
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/23547/; https://doi.org/10.29333/iji.2019.12411a
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

The present research examines the relationship between self-directed learning and SNS that may affect lifelong learning. In study, 170 of the respondents are Masters students and 140 are PhD students in Malaysia. The study follows a relational survey to investigate and measure the degree of relationship amongst self-directed learning, SNS and lifelong learning. The findings of the research corroborate that self-directed learning positively affects lifelong learning. SEM analysis indicates significant and positive influence of self-directed learning on SNS. SNS are a positive partial mediator between self-directed learning and lifelong learning. In conclusion, self-directed learning positively influences the lifelong learning of students, which is affected by SNS. This study implies that lectures should support preservice teachers to sharpen teachers' self-directed learning and social networking in lifelong learning by giving suitable learning methods and proposing a sufficient teaching and learning atmosphere. © 2019, Eskisehir Osmangazi University.