Relationship Between University Learning Climate and Transformational Learning Experience Mediated by Students' Psychological Needs

• In Event: Institutional College Support and Interventions

Abstract

This study examined how an inclusive campus learning climate for college students of color influences transformational learning with mediation effect of basic psychological needs. Data were collected from college students (n = 590) attending a HBCU using a survey to assess learning climate, basic psychological needs, and transformational learning. Path analysis indicated that all path coefficients of the proposed theoretical model were significant as indicated by standardized beta coefficients. These results indicate that an for an effective learning environment that supports academically successful college graduates, administrators and instructors at HBCUs should ensure that their learning environment supports students, meets students’ basic psychological needs of competency, relatedness, and autonomy to result in transformational learning based on their educational experience.

Authors

• Susan Mathew, Langston University

• Korie Hilliard, Langston University

• Alexandrea Erbynn, Langston University