Date of Award
1-1-2013
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology
Program
Educational Psychology and Methodology
Content Description
1 online resource (xiv, 164 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Dianna Newman
Committee Members
Dianna Newman, Deborah May, Dean Spaulding
Keywords
College, Development, Emerging Adults, Learning Patterns, Learning Styles, Technology, Young adults, Verbal learning, Visual learning, College environment
Subject Categories
Developmental Psychology | Education | Educational Psychology
Abstract
Emerging adults, who are transitioning from adolescence to adulthood, often spend a significant amount of time on college campuses preparing for their future endeavors. Today's educator is facing many options for addressing the educational needs of their students, as well as a myriad of learning resources and tremendous advances in technology. Their emerging adult students are dealing with multiple distractions, adjustments and transitions. This study examined preferred emerging adult learning styles in light of an information processing framework using grounded theory qualitative analysis. The study also explored students' reported preferences for optimal learning experiences and engagement within the collegiate classroom, and examined how emerging adult students determine importance in classroom content. Data was collected in two replication phases. Round I included reflective journals (N=36) and self-report surveys (N=51). Round 2 included replication, with slight modifications based upon lessons learned in the first round, yielding reflective journal (N=27) and survey (N=42) data. Consistency in results in the second round of study reinforced the reliability and validity of this study.
Recommended Citation
Swanson, Joan Ann, "Emerging adults : analysis of learning patterns in collegiate classrooms" (2013). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 1022.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/1022