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Pedagogical approach and instructional format: An exploration of the introductory communication course

Posted on:2009-09-19Degree:M.SType:Thesis
University:University of North TexasCandidate:Tucker, Kristan AnnFull Text:PDF
GTID:2447390005452998Subject:Education
Abstract/Summary:
The goal of this study was to analyze the impact of instructional format and pedagogical approach on students' learning and motivation within the introductory communication course. Three hundred eighty-five students participated in this study within one of four contexts: face-to-face instruction with service-learning, face-to-face instruction without service-learning, blended instruction with service-learning, and blended instruction without service-learning. A series of MANOVAs was utilized for the study. Results of the study, possible explanations for the results, limitations, and guidelines for future research are presented.
Keywords/Search Tags:Instruction
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