The impact of a compulsory web-based course on preservice teachers’ motivational profile

Part of : Review of science, mathematics and ICT education ; Vol.1, No.1, 2007, pages 25-48

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25-48
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The goal of this research was to better understand the impact of the implementationof a compulsory Web-based course on preservice teacher motivation. Subjects wereenrolled in a four-year teacher education program (n=429) in the province ofQuebec (Canada). Our initial hypothesis was that the Web-based distance educationcourse –designed to promote self-determination, affiliation, and a sense ofcompetence– would positively impact the motivation of preservice teachers. Resultspresented are based on quantitative and qualitative data analysis. They demonstratethat a technologically rich learning environment can enhance motivation after only afew weeks
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motivation, preservice teachers, distance education, on-line courses, autonomy
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