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29 Nov 08
George BradfordThis research explores student perceptions of course quality and instructor effectiveness in a hybrid MPA distance learning program. The MPA distance learning program under analysis utilizes a synchronous computer software program for 21 hours of instruction per course, an asynchronous computer software program for 21 hours of instruction per course, and six hours of on-campus in-person instruction per course.
Survey data from students who have completed eight (8) courses in this distance learning program (repeated samples n = 90) will be compared to the evaluations of students who have taken the same courses from the same instructors in the on-campus program (n=100).
The purpose of the research is two-fold. First, the research will determine if there is a significant difference between the perceptions of course quality and instructor effectiveness between students in the distance learning program and students enrolled in the on-campus program. Second, the research will explore student satisfaction with the use of the synchronous and asynchronous computer delivery methods. It is anticipated that students will express satisfaction levels with course quality and instructor effectiveness equal to, or exceeding, the satisfaction levels expressed by students in the on-campus program.-
his paper examines
the satisfaction levels of distance learning students with
the education that they are receiving with this new
technology. Specifically, the study compares the
satisfaction of distance learning students who receive
their primary instruction using this new platform with
on-campus students in a traditional classroom setting. The
findings, while preliminary, do provide a basis for
drawing initial conclusions regarding the use of this new
platform. -
One of the most vexing problems in
distance learning research is the lack of comparability
between the courses offered in distance learning and
traditional MPA programs. While many programs have
distance learning MPA programs and compile satisfaction
indicators for students enrolled in these programs, it is
usually not possible to compare equivalent classes across
the two student populations. The CSULB MPA-DL program’s
curriculum is nearly identical to the curriculum offered
to traditional on-campus students. Specifically, the core
courses are identical and are often taught by the same
instructors. This study explores the student satisfaction
scores for four (4) core courses that are offered in both
the distance learning and on-campus programs. These
courses include: an introductory/foundations course; a
course in public budgeting and finance; a course in
research methods; and a policy analysis course. - 3 more annotations...
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Each of the
courses was offered in the same semester by the same
instructor. Data were collected from student evaluation of
instruction surveys that were routinely distributed during
the last two weeks of each class. -
Once
the equivalency of the courses was established, the
distance learning sections of the course were compared to
two on-campus sections of the same course. -
It appears that
satisfaction is more a function of the instructor in the
course rather than the mode of delivery.
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26 Jun 07
Susan ManningThis research explores student perceptions of course quality and instructor effectiveness in a hybrid MPA distance learning program.
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