Ronda Davis, CPLP, PMP rdavis113@capellauniversity.edu 5/20/2019 Options Without Walls Spring 2017 Doctoral Studies Symposium Research Proposal Self-Regulated Learning in the Workplace: A Quantitative Study of Information Technology Professionals Ronda Davis, CPLP, PMP rdavis113@capellauniversity.edu Saturday, March 25, 2017 . www.RondaDavis.com/oww2017

The Plan Introduction Central Problem Background / Perspective Purpose Research Questions Proposed Research Methodology and Design Limitations of Study Question & Answer Time www.RondaDavis.com/oww2017

A little about me . . . www.RondaDavis.com/oww2017

Introduction Application Development Training Advanced Education Technical Training Training Management Journey to Researcher www.RondaDavis.com/oww2017

Central Problem IT Professionals Challenges Methods of Learning Formal Informal Self-Directed Learning in the Workplace www.RondaDavis.com/oww2017

Background / Perspective Assumptions of adult learning Much research has been done on formal learning Much research has been done in academic settings Limited research in the workplace, especially informal learning Extend previous research into the workplace and apply to a new population www.RondaDavis.com/oww2017

Purpose The purpose of this study is understand the relationships between workplace learning context, self-regulated learning, and workplace learning undertaken by information technology professionals. www.RondaDavis.com/oww2017

Research Question What is the relationship between workplace learning context, self- regulated learning, and workplace learning undertaken by information technology professionals? www.RondaDavis.com/oww2017

Sub-Question 1 What is the relationship between perceived opportunities to learn in the workplace and workplace learning activities undertaken by information technology professionals? www.RondaDavis.com/oww2017

Sub-Question 2 What is the relationship between perceived workplace learning context and SRL behavior by information technology professionals? www.RondaDavis.com/oww2017

Sub-Question 3 What is the relationship between SRL behavior reported and workplace learning activities undertaken by information technology professionals? www.RondaDavis.com/oww2017

Sub-Question 4 Which sub processes of SRL mediate the relationship between workplace learning context and workplace learning activity by information technology professionals? www.RondaDavis.com/oww2017

Proposed Research Methodology and Design Method: Quantitative, Non-experimental Validated Instrument: Self-Regulated Learning in the Workplace Questionnaire (SRLWQ) Population: Information Technology Professionals Source: IT Professional Group or Service Provider to Target IT Professionals Selection: Simple Random Sampling Data Collection: Self-Report Questionnaire www.RondaDavis.com/oww2017

Self-Regulated Learning in the Workplace Questionnaire (SRLWQ)* 5/20/2019 Self-Regulated Learning in the Workplace Questionnaire (SRLWQ)* Workplace Learning Concept (WLC) scale measures the learning opportunities available Workplace Learning Activity (WLA) scale measures the amount of learning the professional has taken SRL or Self-Regulated Learning (SRL) scales measure how well the professional is able to regulate their learning; The SRL scales correlates to three phases of self-regulated learning: Forethought Performance Self-Reflection *Reference: Fontana, R. P., Milligan, C., Littlejohn, A., & Margaryan, A. (2015). Measuring self‐regulated learning in the workplace. International Journal of Training and Development, 19(1), 32-52. doi: 10.1111/ijtd.12046 www.RondaDavis.com/oww2017

Limitations of Study Professional Organization Commitments Single Industry Focus Self-Reporting www.RondaDavis.com/oww2017

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