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Constructivism in Synchronous and Asynchronous Virtual Learning Environments for a Research Methods Course
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, State University of New York, USA, and APPC Research, Australia

IJVPLE Volume 2, Number 3, ISSN 1947-8518 Publisher: IGI Global

Abstract

Virtual learning is a popular teaching modality, and it has been reported in research that there is no significant difference in academic outcome as compared with face-to-face courses. Not all researchers agree with this assertion and some claim it is more difficult to teach math-oriented subjects online. Given that educational psychology theories are effective for teaching quantitative topics in the face-to-face modality, this study proposes and tests methods for virtual learning. Constructivism learning theory is applied using knowledge management principles to teach an online masters-level research methods course at an Australian university. Asynchronous and synchronous tools are used in the VLE, and contrasted in a controlled experiment. The hypothesis is student grades will be significantly higher when the constructivist instructional method is applied to the synchronous VLE.

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Strang, K. (2011). Constructivism in Synchronous and Asynchronous Virtual Learning Environments for a Research Methods Course. International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, 2(3), 50-63. IGI Global. Retrieved March 28, 2024 from .

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