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The purpose of this study was to investigate learning motivation, learning attitude and self-directed learning in collaborative learning. For this study, sampled 31 dental hygiene students, period of 1 semester, Dept of Dental Hygiene, H University. statistical verification conducted pared t- test through SPSS 18.0. The results of this study are as follows: 1. Students were increased positive change in learning motivation(concentration and self confidence) after collaborative learning (p<0.05). 2. Students were increased positive change in learning attention(preparation and self Participation) after collaborative learning (p<0.05). 3. Students were increased positive change in self-directed learning and self-efficacy after collaborative learning (p<0.05). 4. collaborative learning satisfaction was higher in learning process (self-directed learning, communication) and learning effect (Utilization in the clinical situation, Medical thinking and judgment, Disease diagnostic capabilities) more than direct instruction (p<0.05). In conclusion, collaborative learning for dental hygiene students education was more effective in learning motivation, learning attitude and self-directed learning. therefore this study suggest that collaborative learning contribute to enhancing learning effect throught self-directed learning.