Pedagogical Approach and Instructional Format: An Exploration of the Introductory Communication Course

Autor: Tucker, Kristan Ann
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2008
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Druh dokumentu: Thesis or Dissertation
Popis: The goal of this study was to analyze the impact of instructional format and pedagogical approach on students' learning and motivation within the introductory communication course. Three hundred eighty-five students participated in this study within one of four contexts: face-to-face instruction with service-learning, face-to-face instruction without service-learning, blended instruction with service-learning, and blended instruction without service-learning. A series of MANOVAs was utilized for the study. Results of the study, possible explanations for the results, limitations, and guidelines for future research are presented.
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