Understanding the Level of Self-Directed Learning and Decision-Making Style of Construction-Related Workers

Authors

  • Norhazren Izatie Mohd Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Kherun Nita Ali Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Shirin Shafiei Ebrahimi Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
  • Ahmad Faiz Azizi Ahmad Fauzi Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v13i07.10749

Keywords:

Decision-making style, Self-directed learning, Construction-related worker, Adult learning

Abstract


Current serious game framework still lacks in fulfilling the user's requirements.  This is due to the framework elements which only focus on the process of delivery.  Hence, this study was carried out to determine user’s ability in self-directed learning and their styles in making a decision.  This study forms part of a larger research on a framework for serious game frameworks for hazard identification training modules.  A set of questionnaire consisting of three sections which are demographic, decision-making styles and levels of self-directed learning was designed.  In decision-making styles, 49 items are measured representing eight styles in decision making such as vigilant, dependent, avoidant, anxious, confident, spontaneous, brooding and intuitive.  Meanwhile, a self-rating scale consisting of 50 items was used to measure the level of self-directed learning such as awareness, learning strategies, learning activities, evaluation and interpersonal skills.  Data was collected from 319 construction-related workers and analysed using mean comparison and ANOVA.  Findings confirmed that their style of decision-making is inclined to ‘vigilant’ and ‘brooding’ types.  The results revealed two levels of self-directed learning, namely, the moderate level for supervisor and high level for general workers, skilled workers, consultants, management teams and safety trainees.  This level of self-directed learning is influenced by their level of education and working experiences.  The findings also highlight that decision-making style has a moderate relationship with the level of self-directed learning among construction-related workers.  The study contributes to the understanding of the construction workers' needs in enhancing their skills in becoming independent and lifelong learners

Author Biographies

Norhazren Izatie Mohd, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Senior Lecturer

Department of Quantity Surveying 

Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, 

Malaysia

Kherun Nita Ali, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Senior Lecturer

Department of Quantity Surveying 

Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, 

Malaysia

Shirin Shafiei Ebrahimi, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, 

Malaysia

Ahmad Faiz Azizi Ahmad Fauzi, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Department of Quantity Surveying 

Faculty of Built Environment and Surveying

Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

81310 UTM Johor Bahru, Johor, 

Malaysia

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Published

2019-07-11

How to Cite

Mohd, N. I., Ali, K. N., Ebrahimi, S. S., & Ahmad Fauzi, A. F. A. (2019). Understanding the Level of Self-Directed Learning and Decision-Making Style of Construction-Related Workers. International Journal of Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM), 13(07), pp. 44–53. https://doi.org/10.3991/ijim.v13i07.10749

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