Table 2.
Factor loadings from principal component analysis for a one-factor solution for the self-regulated learning questionnaire.
| S/N | Item descriptions | Factor |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Commonality | |||
| SDLS1 | I acquire knowledge on my own regularly outside of class teachings | .636 | .328 |
| SDLS2 | I easily find the solutions to what teacher didn't explain on my own | .607 | .367 |
| SDLS3 | I device a way to learn what I do not understand in the class | .606 | .282 |
| SDLS4 | I am proficient at finding the best learning resources that will assist me academically | .573 | .405 |
| SDLS5 | I perceived self-directed learning as important for success in school | .572 | .327 |
| SDLS6 | I outline my personal learning goals for what I will learn | .563 | .306 |
| SDLS7 | I like to control my learning activities and when to learn | .553 | .275 |
| SDLS8 | I device a way to learn something I consider important | .549 | .369 |
| SDLS9 | I can learn things on my own better than my peers | .531 | .317 |
| SDLS10 | I am encouraged to learn personally without having to depend on others | .525 | .302 |
Note: all the items have loadings of 0.4 and above and they arranged in descending order based on the magnitude of their factor.