Students' Knowledge and Perceived Confidence in an Interdisciplinary Experiential-Learning Environment.

Autor: Kuban, Adam J., O'Malley, Michelle M., Florea, Lee J.
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Zdroj: Journal of Community Engagement & Higher Education; 2014, Vol. 6 Issue 2, p30-38, 9p
Abstrakt: Experiential-learning theory suggests that students acquire knowledge through hands-on learning environments, and aspiring journalists need a setting where they can experience science--its process(es) as well as how to report empirical findings. Researchers used pre/post questionnaires, field notebook evaluation, and focus group analysis as methods to assess an interdisciplinary, experiential course that combined science and media undergraduates. Results revealed students valued procedural over fact-based knowledge. Students also indicated increased perceived confidence--even when they answered questions incorrectly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index