The Role of Self-directed Learning (SDL) Model on Entrepreneurship Development from Viewpoint of the Educators in Applied Science centers in Western Azerbaijan Province

The purpose of this research was to investigate the role of self-directed learning model on entrepreneurship development. This is a descriptive and correlation research method. To collect the data a questionnaire was developed. Total population for this study was 390 educators in applied science centers in Western Azerbaijan province that random stratified used to collect 128 of them. To analyze the data SPSS software was used. The results of the correlation between research and entrepreneurship development suggests that age, continuity and stability of employment, motivation, creativity and job creation have a significant relationship with the development of entrepreneurship. Based on the results of the research, the collective effect of independent variables on the dependent variable of the regression suggests that the variables of employment and creativity have a positive impact on the development of entrepreneurship. According to the results of prioritizing in increase self-confidence, educators can decrease graduate’s concern about starting a business failure with the correct training and they are confident in the launch business action.