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ERIC Number: EJ646723
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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ISSN: ISSN-0011-8052
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An Analysis of College Students' Motivation and Learning Strategies in Computer Courses: A Cognitive View.
Chalupa, Marilyn; Chen, Catherine; Charles, Thomas
Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, v43 n4 p185-99 Fall 2001
Students in a computer applications (CA) course (n=74) and business information systems (BIS) course (n=69) displayed no differences in motivation. The BIS group used rehearsal and organization learning strategies, the CA group help-seeking and effort regulation. In CA, intrinsic goal orientation and self-efficacy were related to grades. In BIS, no motivational variables were related to grades. (Contains 39 references.) (SK)
Descriptors: Business Education, College Students, Computer Science Education, Grades (Scholastic), Higher Education, Information Systems, Learning Strategies, Metacognition, Student Motivation
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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