It has been a mind boggling day! After a detailed recap on the use of the WIHIC instrument, we launched into research report writing after consolidating the class data from the WIHIC forms that we prepared yesterday. As simple as it may sound, we had to thank technology for deciphering all the raw data and churning out results that we can use. The team had to analysis the results and see where the deficiency was (if there is) in the learning environment and make recommendations to bridge the gap and improve the LE.
Using and Excel and SPSS programs were not too difficult to master although care must be taken to ensure the data are accurately captured. I was glad to have some "hands on" experience on the program even though I know we do not have such a program at my workplace.
Looking at the results, I am happy to observe that we have a very healthy LE in this module. The results showed that the students' perceptions on the actual conduct of the course is in congruence with their expected/preferred learning environment. On the light side, I would have already known that judging by what I have seen during the course. I do not need to do a detailed research to know that! Of course, I must quickly add, the research's empirical results serves as concrete evidence of the conducive learning atmosphere that we enjoy this week. :-)
A thought that struck me was that in the not too distant future, educational activity will no longer be constricted to or confined to the classroom. We will be challenged to develop appropriate strategies to deal with new ways of teaching and learning. It appears evident those features explored in learning environment research, the perceptions of students and teachers of the environment, the social and psychological factors, will be as equally important to research in digital environments. By then, we will have to use online learning environment instruments to conduct our research.
As I was reading through the report on University Students' Perceptions of the Learning Environment and Academic Outcomes: implications for theory and practice, a food for thought was when they commented that their interactive process appears to be
greatly enhanced when they made their motives transparent for students, and where they (the students) have had time to reflect on the stimulus questions beforehand. I found this not surprising as we too were better prepared by Dr Quek before she administered the questionnaire. This allows us to take the questionnaire seriously and I'm sure the results are a better reflection of the actual situation than if we were hurried along in the conduct of the questionnaire and not being primed for the task.
One thing I am impressed with is the ability of the group to work as a team. Each member was eager to contribute and enthusiastic to lend a helping hand when needed. The research project open up an avenue for us to work as a TEAM - Together, Each Achieve More.
Using and Excel and SPSS programs were not too difficult to master although care must be taken to ensure the data are accurately captured. I was glad to have some "hands on" experience on the program even though I know we do not have such a program at my workplace.
Looking at the results, I am happy to observe that we have a very healthy LE in this module. The results showed that the students' perceptions on the actual conduct of the course is in congruence with their expected/preferred learning environment. On the light side, I would have already known that judging by what I have seen during the course. I do not need to do a detailed research to know that! Of course, I must quickly add, the research's empirical results serves as concrete evidence of the conducive learning atmosphere that we enjoy this week. :-)
A thought that struck me was that in the not too distant future, educational activity will no longer be constricted to or confined to the classroom. We will be challenged to develop appropriate strategies to deal with new ways of teaching and learning. It appears evident those features explored in learning environment research, the perceptions of students and teachers of the environment, the social and psychological factors, will be as equally important to research in digital environments. By then, we will have to use online learning environment instruments to conduct our research.
As I was reading through the report on University Students' Perceptions of the Learning Environment and Academic Outcomes: implications for theory and practice, a food for thought was when they commented that their interactive process appears to be
greatly enhanced when they made their motives transparent for students, and where they (the students) have had time to reflect on the stimulus questions beforehand. I found this not surprising as we too were better prepared by Dr Quek before she administered the questionnaire. This allows us to take the questionnaire seriously and I'm sure the results are a better reflection of the actual situation than if we were hurried along in the conduct of the questionnaire and not being primed for the task.
One thing I am impressed with is the ability of the group to work as a team. Each member was eager to contribute and enthusiastic to lend a helping hand when needed. The research project open up an avenue for us to work as a TEAM - Together, Each Achieve More.
1 comment:
The link that you make between your learning and that of the article is very telling of your learning journey...Keep on reading!
CL
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