Instructors perceive that experiential learning cultivates enjoyment, satisfaction, and self-confidence through peer and community engagement (beauty)¶

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Evidence · 1 study · qualitative r2 · q2
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Subclaims¶

q2 i? Instructors reported students experience enjoyment through peer connection and satisfaction by building self-confidence overcoming real-world challenges. → Sherman 2020

Evidence¶

Sherman 2020¶

Sherman, P., & Boukydis, O. (2020). Framing Undergraduate Perspectives on Experiential Learning Within Soka Education Theory. IAFOR Journal of Education: Undergraduate Education, 8(3). https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ1272497 doi:10.22492/ije.8.3.05

q2 · i? · qualitative · r2

Study 1 thematic network analysis (Attride-Stirling method) of instructor interviews produced Global Theme 1: "Enjoyment, satisfaction and self-confidence are cultivated through peer and community engagement", from two organizing themes on peer engagement and confidence via practical application.

"Instructors commented that students especially experience enjoyment and a sense of gratification from their course when they connect with each other and provide peer support in the classroom environment."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

• Interest — outcome: instruction changes it
• Achievement Emotions — outcome: instruction changes it

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