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Approaches to studying and perceptions of the academic environment among university students in Pakistan.
- Source :
- Compare: A Journal of Comparative & International Education; Jan2011, Vol. 41 Issue 1, p113-127, 15p, 7 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- There has been a paucity of research on the experiences of students at Pakistani universities. A survey of over 900 students at two universities examined their approaches to studying and perceptions of their courses. Evidence was obtained for a deep approach, a surface approach and two aspects of a strategic approach. Their perceptions were based upon the instructional practices, the acquisition of generic skills, the appropriateness of the assessment and of their workload, and the available learning resources. A higher-order analysis revealed two broad dimensions of the student experience in Pakistan. Students who had positive perceptions tended to adopt a deep approach, to prefer courses, teaching and assessment that supported their understanding and to be engaged and reliable in their studies. However, students who had negative perceptions tended to adopt a surface approach and to prefer courses, teaching and assessment that reinforced this approach through the bare transmission of information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03057925
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Compare: A Journal of Comparative & International Education
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 55598325
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/03057921003647065