Exploring student adaptation to new learning environments: some unexpected outcomes

Peter G Taylor; Hitendra K Pillay; John A Clarke

doi:10.1504/IJLT.2004.003684

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Exploring student adaptation to new learning environments: some unexpected outcomes

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Exploring student adaptation to new learning environments: some unexpected outcomes

Peter G Taylor, Hitendra K Pillay and John A Clarke

International Journal of Learning Technology, Vol.1(1), pp.100-110

2004

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJLT.2004.003684

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Specialist Studies in Education

deep approaches to learning

surface approaches to learning

epistemological reflection

flexible learning

information technologies

communication technologies

new learning environments

peer-based learning

The emerging knowledge-based society is transforming pedagogical practices in the postcompulsory education sector. One feature of this transformation is the substantial investment in new learning environments (NLEs), characterised by decreasing use of face-to-face teaching and a corresponding increase in use of information and communication technologies. While the rapid evolution of NLEs has been driven by economic/commercial forces and technological advances, and advocates claim enhanced learning outcomes, there is little critical understanding of' how this is achieved or manifested. This paper reports empirically-based research that is seeking to develop a grounded understanding, from the learners' perspective, of the effects of participation in NLEs. The research site is an Australian purpose-built flexible learning mode university campus where webbased resources augment on-campus face-to-face activities. The research design involves a threeyear longitudinal study of students, tracking their developmental patterns in perceptions, attitudes and beliefs. Data collection involves annual measures of learning approaches, perceptions of learning environments and epistemological reflections, along with biannual group interviews. Outcomes of aspects of the first year data are reported. highlighting patterns in students' reactions not evident in previous literature and which have potentially significant pedagogical implications.

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Title: Exploring student adaptation to new learning environments: some unexpected outcomes
Authors: Peter G Taylor (Author) - Bond University
Hitendra K Pillay (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
John A Clarke (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Publication details: International Journal of Learning Technology, Vol.1(1), pp.100-110
Publisher: Inderscience Publishers
Date published: 2004
DOI: 10.1504/IJLT.2004.003684
ISSN: 1477-8386
Copyright note: Copyright © 2004 Inderscience Enterprises Ltd. The author's accepted version is reproduced here in accordance with the publishers copyright policy. International Journal of Learning Technology. Vol 1:2004. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJLT.2004.003684
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449194302621
Output Type: Journal article

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