Focusing Teaching on Students: Examining Student Perceptions of Learning Strategies |
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| Authors: | Angela Lumpkin Rebecca Achen Regan Dodd |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas;2. School of Kinesiology and Recreation, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois;3. Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Missouri Western State University, Saint Joseph, Missouri |
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| Abstract: | This study examined undergraduate and graduate students’ perceptions of the impact of in-class learning activities, out-of-class learning activities, and instructional materials on their learning. Using survey methodology, students anonymously assessed their perceptions of in-class activities, out-of-class activities, and instructional materials as most impactful, helpful, and enjoyable to their learning. Undergraduate college students found Jeopardy games, PowerPoint slides, and checking for understanding/review questions to be most helpful, while 50% often perceived Jeopardy games, Poll Everywhere, videos, and PowerPoint slides as enjoyable active learning strategies. Graduate students perceived small groups, out-of-class writing assignments, and Lino as most helpful to their learning. Additionally, an analysis of student comments about why these strategies were impactful, helpful, and enjoyable revealed 4 themes: fun, learning collaboratively, challenging but helpful, and variety in how students learn. Creating a learner-centered environment that is engaging as well as enjoyable for students positively impacts perceptions of students’ learning, which should encourage teachers to adopt this approach in their own college classrooms. |
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| Keywords: | Engaged learning student perceptions instructional strategies |
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