Learner Autonomy as a Predictor of Course Success and Final Grades in Community College Online Courses

This study employed a quantitative research design to examine the predictive relationships between: (a) learner autonomy and course success; and (b) learner autonomy and final grades in community college online courses. Learner autonomy was defined as the characteristic of an individual who exhibite...

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Published in:Journal of educational computing research 2009-01, Vol.41 (3), p.347-367
Main Authors: Yen, Cherng-Jyh, Liu, Simon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
College Students
Community Colleges
Correlation
Counseling Services
Electronic Learning
Grades (Scholastic)
Intentional Learning
Learning Motivation
Maryland
Online Courses
Outcomes of Education
Personal Autonomy
Predictor Variables
Statistical Analysis
Student Personnel Services
Web Based Instruction
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Summary:This study employed a quantitative research design to examine the predictive relationships between: (a) learner autonomy and course success; and (b) learner autonomy and final grades in community college online courses. Learner autonomy was defined as the characteristic of an individual who exhibited intentional behavior in learning activities. The results of the binary and ordinal logistic regression analyses suggested that learner autonomy was a valid predictor of course success and final grades in community college online courses. The implications of the results are discussed in the context of early identification and effective intervention. Specifically, two interventions are recommended: (a) blended learning programs, and (b) advisory and counseling services.
ISSN:0735-6331
1541-4140
DOI:10.2190/EC.41.3.e