Online graduate students' perceptions of best learning experiences

被引:54
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作者
Holzweiss, Peggy C. [1 ]
Joyner, Sheila A. [1 ]
Fuller, Matthew B. [1 ]
Henderson, Susan [1 ]
Young, Robert [1 ]
机构
[1] Sam Houston State Univ, Dept Educ Leadership & Counseling, Huntsville, TX 77340 USA
关键词
online learning; teaching techniques; distance learning; community of practice; critical thinking; EDUCATION; KNOWLEDGE;
D O I
10.1080/01587919.2015.955262
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions of online master's students regarding their best learning experiences. The authors surveyed 86 graduate students concerning what helped them learn in the online environment. Results indicate that although graduate students learned using the same technological tools as undergraduates, they desired a deeper level of learning that requires more instructional forethought and planning. Student experiences were consistent with the constructivist theory, and implications for improving teaching based upon the constructivist theory are highlighted.
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页码:311 / 323
页数:13
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