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Hagel, Pauline; Carr, Rodney; Devlin, Marcia – Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2012
Student engagement has rapidly developed a central place in the quality agenda of Australian universities since the introduction of the Australasian Survey of Student Engagement (AUSSE). The AUSSE is based on one developed in the USA. The main arguments given for adopting this survey in Australia are that it provides a valid instrument for…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Context Effect, Foreign Countries, Surveys
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Dillard-Eggers, Jane; Wooten, Tommy; Childs, Brad; Coker, John – College Teaching Methods & Styles Journal, 2008
The purpose of this research is to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of on-line homework in principles of accounting classes. We surveyed students to determine their degree of satisfaction with on-line homework and their perceptions about its effectiveness in enhancing their learning. We also gathered data to determine the extent of online…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Accounting, Homework, Electronic Learning
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Watkins, David – School Leadership & Management, 2000
Indepth research on Chinese students questions Western notions regarding motivation and memorization. Chinese educators believe creativity and understanding require much effort, repetition, and attention. Time on task and behavioral problems may be less relevant. Reform efforts using transplanted ideas must consider both societies' contexts.…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Comparative Education, Context Effect, Creativity