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Designing and Validating the Learning Model of Distance Education Based on Academic Motivation and Self-Directed Learning with the Mediating Role of Critical Thinking in Distance Education Universities
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Sharareh Kosari Moghadam    1, Mehran Farajollahi2 , Mohammad Reza Sarmad2 , Hossein Zare3 |
1- Ph.D Student of Philosophy of Education, Payame Noor University (PNU), South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran , kosarisharareh@gmail.com
2- Professor of Payame Noor University (PNU), South Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran
3- Professor of Payame Noor University (PNU), Faculty of Graduate Studies, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: (649 Views) |
Introduction: People with a high level of self-directed learning are active learners who have a strong desire to learn, use problem-solving skills, and manage their own learning. The aim of this research was to design and validate the learning model of distance education based on academic motivation and self-directed learning with the mediating role of critical thinking in distance education universities.
Method: The research method was descriptive and of the correlation type using the structural equation method. The research population included all doctoral students in the fields of distance education, educational management, education philosophy, curriculum and educational planning of distance education universities in Tehran province, 2019-2020. Out of which, 200 people was selected by random sampling. The research tools included Vallerand students' academic motivation questionnaire, Fisher's self-directed learning scale and Ricketts critical thinking questionnaire. Data analysis were using SPSS software version 21 and AMOS software version 3.
Results: The findings showed that critical thinking has a mediating role in relation to academic motivation and self-directed learning in distance education universities and the research model has a suitable fit. Academic motivation has an indirect effect on the leader's self-learning through the mediation of critical thinking (P<0.05) and academic motivation has a direct effect on the leader's self-learning (P<0.05).
Conclusion: In order to improve the level of self-directed learning, the distance education system should pay attention to academic motivation and critical thinking in students. |
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| Keywords: academic motivation, self-directed learning, critical thinking, distance education |
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Article Type: Original Research |
Subject:
Virtual Medical Education
Received: 2023/01/22 | Accepted: 2023/03/31 | Published: 2024/06/30
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