Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
CONTEMPORARY EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, cilt.16, sa.2, ss.1-18, 2024 (ESCI)
In recent years, the widespread use of online learning environments and tools, especially with
the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, has brought students’ readiness for online learning and
their ability to manage their own learning processes to the fore. This study aims to investigate
the online learning readiness (OLR) and self-directed learning skills of English language learners
at a state university in Turkey. For this purpose, a cross-sectional, descriptive study methodology
was employed. The study group consisted of 202 randomly selected first-year volunteer
students. An information form and two scales were used to collect data. Additionally, the effects
of some demographic factors on EFL students’ OLR and self-directed learning skills were also
investigated. The results of the study revealed that university students have a moderate level of
self-directed learning and readiness to learn in the online environment. As another result of the
study, it was determined that various independent variables had an impact on the participants’
OLR levels. In parallel with the findings of the study, some pedagogical strategies were discussed
and suggested.