Motivational Processes in Online Learning : The Role of Tutorship for Laboratory Activities through the Semistructured Self-Evaluation Tests
Joint Authors
Biasi, Valeria
Domenici, Gaetano
Source
Education Research International
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-04-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This contribution highlights the role of affective processes in multimedia learning conducted by e-learning platform used in the General Psychology online laboratory activities, based on semistructured self-evaluation tests following the model proposed by Domenici (2005).
These tests include items with a closed- and open-ended structure requiring the student to answer within space restrictions and, in some cases, within context simulations.
This enables scorers to give generally univocal and objective scores thereby assuring high test validity and reliability.
The focus is on the psychological aspects of the online tutor’s role and its effects on learning levels.
Students who completed the online laboratory activities through the semistructured self-evaluation tests (n=252) obtained an average score of 27.7 in the objective examination; students who did not complete the activities or who never even started them (n=186) obtained an average score of 25.7.
These differences are statistically significant (F1, 449=38.05; P<0.001).
The advantages of online learning are highlighted: developing an active attitude towards learning, enabling the individualisation of learning, and strengthening motivation with regard to knowledge, self-assertiveness, and sociality.
This motivational activation reinforces convergent and divergent cognitive skills, owing to the semistructured tests, which facilitate knowledge and study method acquisition.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Biasi, Valeria& Domenici, Gaetano. 2014. Motivational Processes in Online Learning : The Role of Tutorship for Laboratory Activities through the Semistructured Self-Evaluation Tests. Education Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456707
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Biasi, Valeria& Domenici, Gaetano. Motivational Processes in Online Learning : The Role of Tutorship for Laboratory Activities through the Semistructured Self-Evaluation Tests. Education Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456707
American Medical Association (AMA)
Biasi, Valeria& Domenici, Gaetano. Motivational Processes in Online Learning : The Role of Tutorship for Laboratory Activities through the Semistructured Self-Evaluation Tests. Education Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-456707
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-456707