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Direct linkWijnia, Lisette; Loyens, Sofie M. M.; Derous, Eva; Schmidt, Henk G. – Journal of Educational Psychology, 2014
Two studies investigated the importance of initial topic interest (i.e., expectation of interest) and tutors' autonomy-supportive or controlling instructional styles for students' motivation and performance in problem-based learning (PBL). In Study 1 (N = 93, a lab experiment), each student participated in a simulated group discussion in…
Descriptors: Teaching Styles, Problem Based Learning, Tutors, Teaching Methods
Loyens, Sofie M. M.; Rikers, Remy M. J. P.; Schmidt, Henk G. – British Journal of Educational Psychology, 2009
Background: Constructivist views of learning have brought conceptions of learning to attention again. Conceptions are considered important determinants of effective learning. Students can differ in their conceptions depending on their educational experience. Aims: The present study investigated students' conceptions of constructivist learning. Do…
Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Educational Experience, Student Attitudes, Problem Based Learning
