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Exploring the Role of Environmental Features on Student Experience in the University Classroom with the Community of Inquiry Framework
- Source :
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Journal of Learning Spaces . 2023 12(1):60-74. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- An "active learning" classroom design recognizes the importance of students becoming engaged in their own learning. Using a mixed-methods approach, this study compared student-reported data (n = 219) and used the "community of inquiry" framework to evaluate the impact of environmental features on students' experience. Students occupied traditional or active-learning classrooms, but the same course content was delivered by the same instructor. Findings indicate a preference for seating at tables versus fixed desks, appropriate personal space and sightlines to the teacher and projector screens, and gratification for forming social connections (i.e., social presence).
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 2158-6195
- Volume :
- 12
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- Journal of Learning Spaces
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ1400472
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research<br />Tests/Questionnaires