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Student Learning in an Online Environment: Differences in Study Approaches

Student Learning in an Online Environment: Differences in Study Approaches
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Author(s): Rodney Arambewela (Deakin University, Geelong, Australia)
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 11
Source title: Strategic Pervasive Computing Applications: Emerging Trends
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Varuna Godara (CEO of Sydney College of Management, Australia)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-753-4.ch015

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Abstract

The increasing class sizes, changing expectations, diversity and mobility of students and the use of computer technology in teaching have challenged universities, world over, to review educational courses and delivery to provide a more satisfying learning experience to students. Understanding how students learn is essential in this process and continuous enquiry into teaching practices for their effectiveness towards enhancement of student learning outcomes is therefore considered a vital strategy. This chapter discusses an exploratory study on the differences in the learning approaches of a group of students in a second year marketing course in an Australian university. E-learning system remains the primary communication and the learning resource of these students. Results indicate that there are no significant differences in the study approaches of students but on average they seem to demonstrate deep learning than surface learning although they may differ in terms of the learning contexts. The study also reveals that in comparison female students and older aged students seem to demonstrate deep learning orientations than surface learning orientations.

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