The major role of self-directed learning (SDL), a sub-division of autonomy, in successful learning at distance education has been confirmed by various studies. Although learners pass General English courses before studying any ESP courses at distance education of Iran, they usually lack the preliminary skills for independent language learning. The current study aimed to explore the effect of self-directed training (SDT) on ESP learners' self-directed learning readiness (SDLR) and their academic achievements in ESP courses. The results revealed that SDT enhanced ESP learners' SDLR and their...
The major role of self-directed learning (SDL), a sub-division of autonomy, in successful learning at distance education has been confirmed by various...
