Open AccessA Model of Literature Adoption in Higher Education: An Approach Using Historical Novels
Author(s) -
Francisco RejónGuardia,
Andrés Palma Valenzuela
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
international research in higher education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2380-9205
pISSN - 2380-9183
DOI - 10.5430/irhe.v2n1p67
Subject(s) - novelty , interview , perspective (graphical) , process (computing) , structural equation modeling , computer science , knowledge management , mathematics education , data science , psychology , sociology , artificial intelligence , machine learning , social psychology , anthropology , operating system
This article outlines an innovative teaching project based on methodology, evaluation and skills acquisition through the educational use of the historical novel in higher education. A Computer-Assisted Web Interviewing (CAWI) was administered to 119 students. The data obtained allowed the development of a structural equation model using PLS (Partial Least Squares) to evaluate the major relationships between variables. This study expands the framework of analysis by using measurement scales from the perspective of the Advanced Research Model of Innovation Adoption (AMIA). The analysis results in a behavioural model using robust and parsimonious hypotheses supporting the research questions raised, highlighting the appropriate use of extended AMIA models. The use of this genre is an opportunity to learn interesting facts, past situations autonomously and has a great potential of novelty that involves the active participation and learning process of students, breaking down time and space barriers and creating informal learning.