Introduction: perceived class evaluation is one of the most important factors of self-directed learning in student. Class evaluation is an important part of class climate. The purpose of this study was to examine relationship between structure of perceived class evaluation and self-direction in learning for nursing and midwifery students.

Method: The population of this study consisted of nursing and midwifery student of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences who enrolled during 2011-12 semesters. A sample size of 220 was selected based on the stratified proportional sampling on the basis of gender. The sample was completed perceived class evaluation survey and self-direction in learning surveys.

Result: The results indicated that there was a significant correlation between structures of perceived class evaluation (erudition oriented) and structures of perceived class evaluation (performance oriented) (p > 0.01). Also, the results showed that there was a positive and significant correlation between structure of perceived class evaluation (erudition oriented) and self-direction in learning (P > 0.01).There was no significant correlation between structures of perceived class evaluation (performance oriented) and self-direction in learning.

Conclusion: Based on these conclusions, it is suggested to change structure of evaluation in basic programs of education and also higher education system to convert score oriented and performance oriented approach to process oriented and erudition oriented approach. This way, there will be a positive relationship between selected functions and constructive evaluation structure learners will be more pleased to study.