Effects of reflection prompts on learning outcomes and learning behaviour in statistics education |
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| Authors: | Robin Stark Ulrike-Marie Krause |
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| Institution: | 1. Institute of Education, Saarland University, P.O. Box 151150, 66041, Saarbrücken, Germany
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| Abstract: | Starting from difficulties that students display when they deal with correlation analysis, an e-learning environment (‘Koralle’)
was developed. The design was inspired by principles of situated and example-based learning. In order to facilitate reflective
processes and thus enhance learning outcomes, reflection prompts were integrated into the learning environment. A total of
57 university students were randomly assigned to two experimental conditions: 28 students were prompted to give reasons for
their decisions while working within the learning environment (EG 1); and 29 students dealt with Koralle without being prompted
(EG 2). The control group consisted of 67 students who had already attended regular statistics lectures but had no access
to the e-learning environment. EG 1 scored significantly higher in the posttest than EG 2, and the effect was practically
relevant and sustainable. Reflection prompts did not influence time on task, task choices and motivational outcomes. Both
experimental groups clearly outperformed the control group. |
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