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Title: Using Online Critical Reflection to Enhance Students' Confidence, Motivation, and Engagement in Higher Education
Language: English
Authors: Isaiah T. Awidi (ORCID 0000-0003-2497-2747), Jonas Quashie Klutsey
Source: Technology, Knowledge and Learning. 2025 30(3):1499-1534.
Availability: Springer. Available from: Springer Nature. One New York Plaza, Suite 4600, New York, NY 10004. Tel: 800-777-4643; Tel: 212-460-1500; Fax: 212-460-1700; e-mail: customerservice@springernature.com; Web site: https://link.springer.com/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 36
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: College Students, Self Esteem, Student Motivation, Learner Engagement, Higher Education, Active Learning, Blended Learning, Game Based Learning, Reflection, Learning Activities
DOI: 10.1007/s10758-024-09751-4
ISSN: 2211-1662
2211-1670
Abstract: This research examines the effect of critical reflection activities in an educational environment that uses active and blended learning experiences for students to develop confidence, motivation, and engagement with their learning. A mixed-methods research approach was adopted on a sample of 137 Communications and Media students, who were involved in a game-based project. Using a validated survey instrument to measure the students' perceptions of their experiences, Pearson Correlation coefficient was used to estimate the relationship between the learning activities and students' perceived confidence, motivation, and engagement. Finally, multiple linear regression was used to determine the effect of the critical reflection activities. This study identifies several variables that significantly contribute to student confidence, motivation, and engagement with learning. Yet, some variables were identified that also diminish students' confidence, motivation, and engagement. Learning activities that show statistically weak and strong significant relationships were also identified. Some factors that significantly impacted students' confidence, motivation, and engagement include better understanding of course topics; direct relevance of an online critical reflection; students' motivation to learn more about the subject; clear, timely, and in-depth feedback; and the use of some pedagogical triggers.
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