the role of positive regard in selfregulated learning: an ... · the role of positive regard in...

23
 The Role Of Positive Regard In Self-Regulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana State University, USA Ayman H. Abuhamdieh, Indiana State University, USA Presentation By: Tyler W Thomas

Upload: others

Post on 24-Jul-2020

1 views

Category:

Documents


0 download

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

The Role Of Positive RegardIn Self­Regulated Learning:

An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data

Joseph T. Harder, Indiana State University, USAAyman H. Abuhamdieh, Indiana State University, 

USAPresentation By: Tyler W Thomas

Page 2: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Introduction● Intro● High Level Research Question● Differences in traditional classrooms vs online● Positive regard definition● Communication limitations in online courses● Maslow's Hierarchy● MASRL● The data● The research questions● The categories of questions used for the study● Varimax Rotation● Interpreting results from the varimax rotation● Pearson bivariate correlation● Interpretation of pearson bivariate correlation● Interesting other finds● Take home point● Improvements

Page 3: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

High Level Research Question

Does “being nice” to students influence learning outcomes?

How about in online courses?

Page 4: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Traditional Classroom

In face to face discussions and lectures, it is easy to communicate non­verbal cues that frame the conversation. A nod, a smile, physical proximity, the voice tone, or a myriad of facial expressions can convey many non­verbal cues that are usually part of face­to­face communication.

Page 5: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Online Classroom

Research shows that in online classes, students:● Are more independent● Need to rely more on themselves● Often set their own learning goals

Page 6: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Positive regard

“A concept that refers to the positive exhibition of emotions from the instructor to thestudents within the educational environment (Aspy & Hutson, 1972). It has been shown to impart positive influence on students in the traditional, face­to­face settings”

Page 7: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Communication in Online Courses

Communication between students and instructors has previously found to be the most critical factor in good quality online distance education courses. More specifically, instructor feedback and online communication tools such as email, discussion groups and chat rooms were found to be of most value (Ortiz Rodríguez, Telg, Irani, Roberts, & Rhoades, 2005).

Page 8: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Maslow's Hierarchy

Page 9: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Metacognitive and Affective Self­Regulated

Learning (MASRL)

Page 10: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Data

Author’s institution has used the Student Instructional Report (SIR II and eSIR)Data was pulled from this source.3061 usable records for eSIR7001 usable records for SIR II

Page 11: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Research Questions

Communication between students and instructors has previously found to be the most critical factor in good quality online distance education courses. More specifically, instructor feedback and online communication tools such as email, discussion groups and chat rooms were found to be of most value (Ortiz Rodríguez, Telg, Irani, Roberts, & Rhoades, 2005).

Page 12: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Categories of Questions

Communication between students and instructors has previously found to be the most critical factor in good quality online distance education courses. More specifically, instructor feedback and online communication tools such as email, discussion groups and chat rooms were found to be of most value (Ortiz Rodríguez, Telg, Irani, Roberts, & Rhoades, 2005).

Page 13: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Varimax Rotation

Communication between students and instructors has previously found to be the most critical factor in good quality online distance education courses. More specifically, instructor feedback and online communication tools such as email, discussion groups and chat rooms were found to be of most value (Ortiz Rodríguez, Telg, Irani, Roberts, & Rhoades, 2005).

Page 14: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Varimax Rotation

Communication between students and instructors has previously found to be the most critical factor in good quality online distance education courses. More specifically, instructor feedback and online communication tools such as email, discussion groups and chat rooms were found to be of most value (Ortiz Rodríguez, Telg, Irani, Roberts, & Rhoades, 2005).

Page 15: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Interpreting The Data

All 15 questions did strongly load on a single factor, whichthe authors interpreted as students’ general impression of instructor quality. Therefore, they accepted the null hypothesis perceived positive regard is not, in itself, a unique factor in student evaluation of instructor performance.

Page 16: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Interpreting The Data (eSIR)

Items from the instrument measuring perceived positive regard did load strongly and uniformly on a separate factor from the other 11 questions regarding instructor quality.While 3 of these 11 questions did appear to straddle the two factors, every one of them loaded more heavily on the non­ ‘regard’ factor. 

Based on this finding, the authors reject the null hypothesis for H1b. Positive regard, in the context of distance learning sections, is reported by students to be a separate dimension of their learning experience from other factors relating to instructor quality.

Page 17: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Pearson bivariate correlation

Items from the instrument measuring perceived positive regard did load strongly and uniformly on a separate factor from the other 11 questions regarding instructor quality.While 3 of these 11 questions did appear to straddle the two factors, every one of them loaded more heavily on the non­ ‘regard’ factor. 

Based on this finding, the authors reject the null hypothesis for H1b. Positive regard, in the context of distance learning sections, is reported by students to be a separate dimension of their learning experience from other factors relating to instructor quality.

Page 18: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Interpreting The Tables

Correlation coefficients between REGARD and OUTCOME support a direct impact of perceived positive regard on expected learning outcome. For the classroom (SIR II) dataset, correlation wasobserved to be .615, and in the distance dataset, the correlation was .592.

 The authors rejected the null hypotheses that perceived positive regard does not directly impact learning outcomes, both in classrooms (H2a) and distance (H2b) modalities.

Page 19: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Interestingly...

Organization and planning (ORGPLAN) and communication (COMM) were both slightly higher.

REGARD and EFFORT were also correlated, but slightly less so than REGARD and OUTCOME

Page 20: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Take­home point

The authors feel that these findings do support the importance of perceived positive regard in both classroom and distance settings. 

They support the many authors cited who believe strongly that a personalconnection (stated many ways, such as ‘empathy’, ‘rapport’, ‘regard’, etc.) between instructor and student, regardless of setting is critical to positive learning outcomes.

Page 21: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Improvements

Scales for measuring demonstrated positive regard in distance settings using original, targeted questions.

More accurate questions may yield more accurate results

Qualitative analysis of some sort to back up the numbers

Statistics explanation (and numbed down terminology)

Page 22: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Discussion

Is the study valid?

Is it really just common sense?

What is your opinion on student self assessment data? Should it be trusted?

Can you think of any other improvements?

Page 23: The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An ... · The Role Of Positive Regard In SelfRegulated Learning: An Analysis Of Student Evaluation Data Joseph T. Harder, Indiana

   

Conclusion● Intro● High Level Research Question● Differences in traditional classrooms vs online● Positive regard definition● Communication limitations in online courses● Maslow's Hierarchy● MASRL● The data● The research questions● The categories of questions used for the study● Varimax Rotation● Interpreting results from the varimax rotation● Pearson bivariate correlation● Interpretation of pearson bivariate correlation● Interesting other finds● Take home point● Improvements