NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 5 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Simonds, Jennifer; Behrens, Ellen; Holzbauer, Jessica – International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 2017
This paper presents a case study of a Competency-Based Education Introduction to Psychology course conducted in a small, private, traditional university in the western United States. Two competency-graded sections were offered, one online and one in the classroom. Eleven undergraduate students completed the online section, and 24 students…
Descriptors: Competency Based Education, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Psychology
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Skordis-Worrall, Jolene; Haghparast-Bidgoli, Hassan; Batura, Neha; Hughes, Jane – International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 2015
This study explored the perceptions and experiences of a group of students enrolled in an online course in Economic Evaluation. A mixed methods approach was adopted for the data collection, and thematic analysis was used to synthesize the data collected and highlight key findings. The participants identified several positive and negative perceived…
Descriptors: Student Attitudes, Economics Education, Mixed Methods Research, Feedback (Response)
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Bound, Helen – International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 2010
Dialogue is "at the heart of the e-learning experience" (Littleton & Whitelock 2004, p.173). It is the means to building mutual understanding, encouraging the construction of personal meaning and ensuring engagement. Inquiry requires dialogue. If we value processes of inquiry, then it is at our peril that we ignore the complex issues and aspects…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Learning Experience, Surveys
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Albon, Rozz J.; Jewels, Tony J. – International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 2009
A lament of some academics wanting to use online learning is their inability to promote dynamic interactions. The basic practice of "read and discuss" does not get to the heart of active and engaged learning. Existing approaches recognize participation for successful online conversation, but do not make transparent the role of the academic…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Learning Experience, Electronic Learning, Ecology
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Hamlin, John – International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 2010
Dialogue is "at the heart of the e-learning experience" (Littleton & Whitelock 2004, p.173). It is the means to building mutual understanding, encouraging the construction of personal meaning and ensuring engagement. Inquiry requires dialogue. If we value processes of inquiry, then it is at our peril that we ignore the complex issues and aspects…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Online Courses, Learning Experience, Epistemology