Differences between Low and High Achieving Distance Learners in Locus of Control, Achievement Motivation and Metacognition
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Olugbemiro Jegede, Margaret Taplin, Rocky Y. K. Fan, May S. C. Chan, Jessie Yum
Distance Education Volume 20, Number 2, ISSN 0158-7919
Abstract
Describes a survey of students from the Open University of Hong Kong that compared high achievers and low achievers as defined by performances on scores over four consecutive semesters. Discusses locus of control; metacognition; locus of control and achievement motivation; and implications for instructional design, materials development, and support services. (LRW)
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Jegede, O., Taplin, M., Fan, R.Y.K., Chan, M.S.C. & Yum, J. (1999). Differences between Low and High Achieving Distance Learners in Locus of Control, Achievement Motivation and Metacognition. Distance Education, 20(2), 255. Retrieved March 19, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/89922/.
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