RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING, MOTIVATION TO LEARN TOWARD LEARNING ORGANIZATION AMONG LECTURERS AT A SELECTED PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN MALAYSIA
ABSTRACT: The purpose of this
research is to examine the relationship between self-directed learning,
motivation to learn, and learning organization at one public university in
Malaysia. Ninety two academic staff were selected through stratified random
sampling by post of Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Lecturer and
Lecturer. Three research objectives frame the research: (1) to determine the
level of learning organization, self-directed learning, and motivation to learn
among lecturers, (2) to determine the relationship between self-directed
learning, motivation to learn and learning organization among lecturers and (3)
to determine the contribution of selfdirected learning and motivation to learn
on learning organization among lecturers. Descriptive analysis was used to
determine the level of self-directed learning, motivation to learn and learning
organization. Pearson Product Moment Correlation’s test was used to determine
the relationship between self-directed learning, motivation to learn and
learning organization. Regression analysis was used to determine the
contribution of elements of self-directed learning and motivation to learn on
organizational learning. Based on the findings of the study, recommendations
and policy implications are discussed and directions for future research are
provided.
KEYWORDS: Higher education,
learning organization, learning organization culture, motivation to learn,
self-directed learning
Author: Nur Farhanah
Kamarruddin, Norhasni Zainal Abiddin, Khairuddin Idris
Journal Code: jppendidikangg140143
