Open AccessEffects of Learners' Readiness on Their Perceived Learning Outcomes
Author(s) -
John Boeglin,
Katy Campbell
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
canadian journal of learning and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1499-6685
pISSN - 1499-6677
DOI - 10.21432/t2cw24
Subject(s) - strengths and weaknesses , context (archaeology) , perception , mathematics education , psychology , computer science , pedagogy , social psychology , paleontology , neuroscience , biology
This paper provides some insight into students' performance and perceptions within the context of an introductory psychology course in which Web-based materials and activities were used to enhance teaching effectiveness and learning outcomes. The paper begins with an overview of the development and implementation of this French-language WebCT course. The rationale behind the adoption of WebCT and the use of a number of its tools are also discussed. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of this pedagogical approach, we collected quantitative and qualitative information on student performance and perceptions from a number of sources throughout the term. The data highlight some of the strengths and weaknesses of this particular use of online teaching and learning support.