The effects of a web-based learning environment on student motivation in a high school earth science course

被引:41
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作者
Wang, Shiang-Kwei [1 ]
Reeves, Thomas C.
机构
[1] New York Inst Technol, Sch Educ & Prof Serv, Old Westbury, NY 11568 USA
[2] Univ Georgia, Coll Educ, Dept Educ Psychol & Instruct Technol, Atlanta, GA USA
来源
ETR&D-EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | 2007年 / 55卷 / 02期
关键词
web-based learning environments; motivation; science education;
D O I
10.1007/s11423-006-9016-3
中图分类号
G40 [教育学];
学科分类号
040101 ; 120403 ;
摘要
Collaborating closely with a tenth-grade science teacher, we designed a Web-Based Learning Environment (Web-LE) to improve the students' motivation to learn science. Factors believed to enhance intrinsic motivation (challenge, control, curiosity, and fantasy) were integrated into the instructional design of the Web-based learning tool. The Web-LE was implemented in the teacher's tenth-grade classroom as a three-day student-centered learning activity. Data collection methods included individual student interviews, teacher interviews, motivation questionnaires, and observations. This study revealed multiple forms of evidence that the Web-LE and the associated learning activity improved students' motivation. This study illustrates the benefits of educational researchers working closely with teachers using design-based research methods to successfully solve instructional problems and identify reusable design principles. Design principles for the integration of intrinsic motivation factors into the development of similar Web-LEs are presented as well as directions for future research.
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页码:169 / 192
页数:24
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