{"title":"Exploring course evaluations based on self-determination theory","authors":"E. Heinrich","doi":"10.59197/asrhe.v2i1.5321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59197/asrhe.v2i1.5321","url":null,"abstract":"This ‘Research in Progress’ article explores how to build on self-determination theory (SDT) in the context of first year university course evaluations. It suggests the use of an established SDT scale, Balanced Measure of Psychological Needs (BMPN), plus two course specific scales on course design features and perceived knowledge gains. The scales form a conceptual design linking course design, needs fulfilment and knowledge gains. Two information technology courses have been examined and findings indicate the usefulness of the conceptual design for course evaluation. Per course, data from the three scales combine to coherent pictures; across courses differences show up that might be explained via course maturity. While approaches for a combined statistical analysis for the three scales are indicated, participant numbers were too small for testing of models. Several areas for follow up research are suggested and include refinement of the scales, application to other courses for comparison regarding course maturity or subject specifics, examination of SDT for application in modern technology-supported and blended course environments, as well as combination with qualitative data for a deeper understanding.","PeriodicalId":158792,"journal":{"name":"Advancing Scholarship and Research in Higher Education","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131530204","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. Heinrich, Geof Hill, J. Kelder, Michelle Picard
{"title":"The ‘Research in Progress’ article category","authors":"E. Heinrich, Geof Hill, J. Kelder, Michelle Picard","doi":"10.59197/asrhe.v2i1.5579","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59197/asrhe.v2i1.5579","url":null,"abstract":"ASRHE has introduced a novel article category named ‘Research in Progress’. While the journal’s website provides a succinct definition of this category, initial submissions indicate that further guidance is required to highlight requirements and opportunities. The editors have decided to approach this challenge by constructing an audio editorial, recorded in a conversational format, allowing for multiple voices and nuances to come across. \u0000Important aspects of Research in Progress lie in facilitating publication of tentative results, sharing of research approaches and discussion of research designs. The editors emphasize the need for a strong research foundation, as in literature grounding or careful research question design, and open and honest discussion of successes and failures. Research in Progress is strongly placed to invite collaborations and authors are reminded to be explicit in specifying how they want to work with others to take research forward. The editorial also addresses the situation of research students and how a Research in Progress article might sit alongside thesis writing. \u0000Research in Progress is a developing article category. The editors invite assistance from the higher education research community in shaping this category.","PeriodicalId":158792,"journal":{"name":"Advancing Scholarship and Research in Higher Education","volume":"42 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123804044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. Heinrich, Geof Hill, J. Kelder, Michelle Picard
{"title":"Welcome to Advancing Scholarship and Research in Higher Education","authors":"E. Heinrich, Geof Hill, J. Kelder, Michelle Picard","doi":"10.59197/asrhe.v1i1.5133","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.59197/asrhe.v1i1.5133","url":null,"abstract":"Advancing Scholarship and Research in Higher Education (ASRHE) is a new journal focused on progressing learning and teaching in higher education by advancing scholarship and research. ASRHE is published by HERDSA as an open source journal under a Creative Commons licence. ASRHE features a group-based peer review process and introduces submission categories for research in progress and creative contributions.","PeriodicalId":158792,"journal":{"name":"Advancing Scholarship and Research in Higher Education","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117052162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}