Poster #29 - Learning Profiles Through the Lenses of Alignment in the Learning Environment

• In Event: 77.059 - MTCC Tuesday Poster Session 18
  In Poster Session: 77.059-3 - Learning and Instruction

Abstract

Students’ approaches to learning (their intentions and strategies) are known to be related to study success, well-being and employability. These approaches can be clustered in different learning profiles, which are influenced by the learning environment. In this study, learning profiles of almost 400 Bachelor students are investigated and related to their learning environment. These environments are described in terms of constructive alignment; focusing on alignment between learning objectives and assessments within the curricula, and how feedback is integrated within the program. Results show that three clusters of learning profiles emerge: students applying either a meaning-directed, strategic or undirected approach to learning. Student of these profiles differ in their well-being. Relations with learning enviroments will be based on qualitative data.

Authors

• Gerry Geitz, NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences

• Anouk Donker, NHL Stenden University of Applied Science