Learning orientation and motivation
When asked to choose a phrase that best described their approach to learning, half said they liked to 'master' a subject ie learn everything properly and confirm that they understand it fully. Half the men were concerned to master the learning fully; slightly less than half the women. Male participants were in the lower and higher age groups only. One-third of the total said they liked to learn what they needed to know in order to do their job. A quarter of male respondents were concerned to learn in order to perform their job, this rose to one-third of females.
Five stated that they were influenced to learn by the encouragement of their supervisors. A quarter of the men were encouraged by their supervisor, but only three out of 16 women said this was their reason for learning.
When asked to select a statement which best described their view about e-learning, half expressed the view that 'e-learning is flexible so people can do it in their own time and at the pace that suits them'. This was especially the case in older participants and more so among men than women. Almost a third said 'it gives people an opportunity to improve IT skills as well as improving other professional skills.' This was more emphasised by younger participants. 'Learning for a qualification without taking time off work or going to evening classes' was slightly more emphasised by male and younger respondents.
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