ERIC Number: EJ1098636
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2016
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1927-5250
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The Effect of a Stimulating Learning Environment on Pre-Service Teachers' Motivation and 21st Century Skills
Nissim, Yonit; Weissblueth, Eyal; Scott-Webber, Lennie; Amar, Shimon
Journal of Education and Learning, v5 n3 p29-39 2016
We investigated the effect of an innovative technology-supported learning environment on pre-service student teachers' motivation and 21st century skills. Students and instructors filled-in the Active Learning Post Occupancy Evaluation (AL-POE) questionnaire. Analysis included tests for individual items and a comparison of the overall mean, composite differences between pre- and post- occupation of the new classes. Over 80% reported high increase in creativity, motivation, ability to get higher grades and engagement in class while studying in the new learning environment. They gave significantly higher evaluations for practices and solutions in the new vs. traditional classrooms and perceived working there adequately and better, on many of the 21st century skills. Therefore, learning environment plays an important role in preparing pre-service teachers.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Preservice Teachers, Student Teachers, Student Motivation, Questionnaires, Active Learning, Creativity, Academic Ability, Grades (Scholastic), Learner Engagement, Student Teacher Attitudes, Educational Environment, Innovation, Statistical Analysis
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Israel
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