Student Engagement Patterns over the Duration of Level 1 and Level 3 Geography Modules: Influences on Student Attendance, Performance and Use of Online Resources

Martyn Stewart, Tim Stott, Anne-Marie Nuttall

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Abstract

Greater flexibility in delivery resulting from increased use of e-learning will inevitably change the way university students approach studying. Recent studies have examined relationships between attendance, online learning and performance but findings are inconclusive. One concern is that an unintended consequence of placing lecture resources online may be increased absenteeism possibly leading to decrease in performance. This study explores patterns of student engagement across two geography courses. Findings corroborate the importance of attendance as a predictor of performance, demonstrate how assessment influences study behaviour, particularly online, and provide evidence for a need for integrated blended learning designs.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)47-65
Number of pages18
JournalJournal of Geography in Higher Education
Volume35
Issue number1
Early online date1 Dec 2010
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2011

Keywords

  • E-learning
  • attendance
  • assessment
  • engagement

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