Adult Student Expectations and Experiences in an Online Learning Environment

Autor/inn/en	Bourdeaux, Renee; Schoenack, Lindsie
Titel	Adult Student Expectations and Experiences in an Online Learning Environment
Quelle	In: Journal of Continuing Higher Education, 64 (2016) 3, S.152-161 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0737-7363
DOI	10.1080/07377363.2016.1229072
Schlagwörter	Adult Students; Expectation; Online Courses; Educational Environment; Student Experience; Student Educational Objectives; Teacher Behavior; Student Attitudes; Andragogy; Undergraduate Students; Student Needs; Preferences; Semi Structured Interviews; Qualitative Research + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Adult; Adults; Student; Students; Erwachsenenalter; Studentin; Schüler; Schülerin; Expectancy; Erwartung; Online course; Online-Kurs; Lernumgebung; Pädagogische Umwelt; Schulumwelt; Studienerfahrung; Teacher behaviour; Lehrerverhalten; Schülerverhalten; Andragogics; Andragogik; Qualitative Forschung
Abstract	This study investigated adult student experiences with instructors in online classes. Using expectancy violations theory as a lens, we conducted 22 interviews to understand reasons students enroll in online classes, expectations for instructors, and behaviors instructors employed that may or may not meet expectations. We conducted a thematic analysis and uncovered students expected clarity, respect, and intentional course design from instructors. Behaviors facilitating effective communication and enabling learning actually led to positive outcomes, while the poor use of pedagogical tools and behaviors stopping the learning process led to negative outcomes. Recommendations to meet adult student needs online are proposed. (As Provided).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2020/1/01