The Role of Self Efficacy,

Motivation and Self directed

learning Readiness on Online
Student Engagement
Dr.Jitha
G.Nair
 Agenda
• Introduction
• Significance of the study
• Objectives of the study
• Factors selected for the study
• Conceptual Model
• Conclusion
 Significance of the study

• The study will help to identify factors that lead

learners to engage in online courses leading to its
successful completion.

• It will help course designers to create courses that

will reduce attrition of learners
 Research Objectives

• To study the role of the selected factors-Self efficacy

and Motivation on Online student engagement

• To analyse the motivating factors that influence the

self directed learning readiness in achieving online
student engagement
 Self- Directed Learning

SDL as defined by Knowles (1975)

- A process in which individuals take the initiative, with
or without the help of others, in diagnosing their
learning needs, formulating learning goals,
identifying human and material resources for learning,
choosing and implementing appropriate learning
 SDL Contd..

The self-directed learners are those who have self-

concept as independent learners , demonstrate a greater
awareness and motivation to take responsibility in
making learning meaningful, view problems as
challenges and are ready to change and enjoy learning.
 Self Efficacy

• Bandura (2004) defined self-efficacy as one’s belief in

one’s ability to succeed in specific situations or
accomplish a task.

• One’s sense of self-efficacy can play a major role in

how one approaches goals, tasks, and challenges
(Luszczynska & Schwarzer, 2005).
 Self Efficacy

• People who have high self-efficacy remove obstacles

from your path and standing up against problems but
those who have low self-efficacy when you encounter
a problem keep stop trying.
 Motivation
• Motivation can be defined as the driving force behind
all the actions of an individual. The influence of an
individual’s needs and desires both have a strong
impact on the direction of their behavior.

• Individuals will satisfy their needs through different

means, and are driven to succeed for varying reasons
both internal and external (Ellliot & Covington, 2001)
 Online Student Engagement
• “The extent or quality with which students are
committed and actively involved in their learning”
Conceptual Model

Self Efficacy

Online
SDL Learning
Engagement

Motivation
Conclusion
Thank You....