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The Effects of Different Learning Environments on Students' Motivation for Learning and Their Achievement
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Baeten, Marlies; Dochy, Filip; Struyven, Katrien – British Journal of Educational Psychology, 2013
Background: Research in higher education on the effects of student-centred versus lecture-based learning environments generally does not take into account the psychological need support provided in these learning environments. From a self-determination theory perspective, need support is important to study because it has been associated with…
Descriptors: Educational Environment, Learning Motivation, Pretests Posttests, Quasiexperimental Design
Contributions to Innovative Learning and Teaching? Effective Research-Based Pedagogy--A Response to TLRP's Principles from a European Perspective
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Dochy, Filip; Berghmans, Inneke; Kyndt, Eva; Baeten, Marlies – Research Papers in Education, 2011
Starting from the contribution on the "ten principles of effective pedagogy" by James and Pollard, we critically reflect on some of the principles and assess whether these principles can be grounded in the wider European research literature that has accumulated internationally. We conclude that these principles can be supported and…
Descriptors: Informal Education, Prior Learning, Lifelong Learning, Cooperative Learning
Assessment and Feedback as Student Support Devices.
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Martens, Rob; Dochy, Filip – Studies in Educational Evaluation, 1997
The effects of prior knowledge and progress assessment on learning behaviors and motivation were studied in the context of self-study by students at the Open University of the Netherlands. Results with 1,482 adult students show their positive appreciation of assessments for student support but less appreciation of feedback received by mail. (SLD)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adult Students, College Students, Educational Assessment
Principles in the Use of Experiential Learning as a Source of Prior Knowledge.
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Wagemans, Leo; Dochy, Filip – Distance Education, 1991
Discusses the importance of experience and experiential learning in distance education. Models of prior knowledge and experiential learning are discussed, the measurement of experiential learning is described, a model of the portfolio assessment method is explained, and implications for Dutch higher education and the Open University are suggested.…
Descriptors: College Credits, Curriculum Development, Distance Education, Experiential Learning