| Autor: |
Wighting, Mervyn, Nisbet, Deanna, Spaulding, Lucinda |
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International Journal of the Humanities; 2010, Vol. 8 Issue 8, p119-125, 7p |
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This paper reports on an exploratory study examining relationships between sense of community and perceived learning among students enrolled in both face-to-face and online graduate-level teacher preparation courses (N=143) in a southeastern US state. Previous studies have shown the importance of sense of community in a variety of learning environments. The current study builds on this foundation by exploring the relationships between students' sense of community and what they perceive they are actually learning. Participants were 53 males and 108 females from diverse ethnic backgrounds who were enrolled in education courses at two independent universities in southeastern USA. Two separate, standardized instruments were administered to measure sense of community and students' perceived learning. The data were analyzed using quantitative statistical processes. Results revealed a moderate correlation between the two constructs. No significant differences by gender, age, or ethnicity were revealed. Implications and recommendations for further research are addressed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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