A conceptualization of intended learning outcomes supporting self‐regulated learners in indicating learning paths. (10th June 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tangworakitthaworn, P.; Gilbert, L.; Wills, G.B.
• Is Part Of: Journal of computer assisted learning. Volume 31:Number 5(2015:Oct.)
• Page Start: 393
• Page End: 404
• Publication Date: 2014-06-10
• Subjects: Computer-assisted instruction -- Periodicals; 371.334
• DOI: 10.1111/jcal.12068
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0266-4909

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract </title> <p>Intended learning outcomes (ILOs) indicate what learners will be able to achieve after they are taught. Traditionally, ILOs are expressed as plain text or unstructured documents. What if all ILOs of a specific course of study can be conceptualized through a structured diagrammatic technique? It was hypothesized that learners can benefit from this conceptualization in learning, especially in self‐regulated learning. The aim of this study was to investigate whether the ILOs represented in unstructured or structured formats can facilitate learners to identify learning paths. The results revealed that the mean ratings of all learning paths were statistically significantly higher with structured ILOs.</p> </abstract>