Towards Constructivism: Investigating Students' Perceptions and Learning as a Result of Using an Online Environment.

Hughes, Matthew; Daykin, Norma

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ERIC Number: EJ654274

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Publication Date: 2002

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Towards Constructivism: Investigating Students' Perceptions and Learning as a Result of Using an Online Environment.

Hughes, Matthew; Daykin, Norma

Innovations in Education and Teaching International, v39 n3 p217-24 Aug 2002

Describes an evaluation of an online course at the University of the West of England that was designed to move towards a student-centered, constructivist learning approach. Highlights include student perceptions of online learning; patterns of use of online resources; and the need for developing facilitator skills to promote discussion. (Author/LRW)

Descriptors: Constructivism (Learning), Course Evaluation, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Online Courses, Student Attitudes, Student Centered Curriculum

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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