Research On The Current Situation Of Self-directed Learning In Physics Among Grade 11 Students

Self-directed learning in physics not only enhances students’ learning efficiency and outcomes but also cultivates their independent thinking and problem-solving abilities.Currently,there is limited research on the status of self-directed learning in physics among second-year high school students in urban areas.This study employed survey questionnaires and interviews to investigate 626 second-year high school students and 3 teachers from three different-level high schools in Shenzhen,Guangdong Province,China.The aim of the research was to understand the current status of self-directed learning in physics among high school students in this city.The study focused on five dimensions: learning motivation,learning methods,learning time,learning outcomes,and learning environment.Additionally,the research explored factors influencing students’ self-directed learning in physics,the relationship between students’ background and self-directed learning in physics,and the interrelationships among different dimensions of self-directed learning in physics.The research findings are presented below,with key research outcomes highlighted.The results indicate that in the investigation of high school second-grade students’ level of self-directed learning in physics:(1)Overall,students’ level of self-directed learning in physics was average,and the differences in self-directed learning among students were not significant.(2)In the dimension of learning motivation,students scored 2.49.(3)In the dimension of study time,students scored 2.40,which was relatively lower compared to other dimensions.(4)In the dimension of study methods,students scored 2.57.(5)In the dimension of study outcomes,students scored 2.57.(6)In the dimension of learning environment,students scored 2.62,which was relatively higher compared to other dimensions.In the investigation of self-directed learning in physics among students with different backgrounds:(1)There is no significant difference in the overall level of self-directed learning in physics between male and female students.(2)Students’ academic performance in physics is positively correlated with their level of self-directed learning.(3)Students’ attitudes towards the physics subject are positively correlated with their level of self-directed learning.(4)Schools with higher teaching resources have students with relatively higher levels of self-directed learning in physics.(5)Parents’ educational background has a certain influence on students’ level of self-directed learning in physics.In the investigation of factors influencing self-directed learning in physics:(1)According to the student questionnaire survey,students’ interest,academic performance,and the teaching proficiency of teachers are the most significant factors influencing self-directed learning in physics.(2)Based on teacher interviews,it was found that there are differences in the level of self-directed learning in physics,which are related to factors such as class type and students’ individual characteristics.This study can enrich the theoretical research on self-directed learning in physics education and provide suggestions for improving the self-directed learning level of high school students in physics education.