The relationship between epistemological beliefs and the propensity for lifelong learning

被引:33
作者
Bath, Debra M. [1 ]
Smith, Calvin D. [1 ]
机构
[1] Griffith Univ, Nathan, Qld 4111, Australia
关键词
lifelong learning; epistemological beliefs; graduate outcomes; higher education; SELF-EFFICACY; PERSONAL EPISTEMOLOGY; COLLEGE-STUDENTS; SECONDARY-SCHOOL; ENVIRONMENTS; INTELLIGENCE; RELIABILITY; INSTRUCTION; STRATEGIES; VALIDATION;
D O I
10.1080/01580370902927758
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
The characteristics of lifelong learners have been extensively discussed in the literature and generally encapsulate two broad dimensions; skills and abilities related to learning, and beliefs about learning and knowledge. This study examined the factors that may predict such characteristics and thus an individual's propensity to engage in lifelong learning in a sample of university students. Together, openness to experience, change readiness, approaches to learning, self-efficacy and epistemological beliefs significantly predicted lifelong learning characteristics. In particular, the unique contribution of epistemological beliefs to the profile of a lifelong learner was supported. Results indicate that these beliefs may be a key predictor of lifelong learning.
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页码:173 / 189
页数:17
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