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Using personalized learning as an instructional approach to motivate learners in online higher education

Learner self-determination and intrinsic motivation

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ID21743897
AuthorsHamdan Alamri (0000-0001-8350-4383, King Saud University, corresponding author), Victoria L Lowell (0000-0002-0300-5304, Purdue University West Lafayette), William R Watson (0000-0002-0587-6947, Purdue University West Lafayette), Sunnie Lee Watson (0000-0003-2998-9900, Purdue University West Lafayette)
Year2020
Volume52
Issue3
Pages322-352
Publication date2020-07-02
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Research on Technology in Education (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1539-1523 • E-ISSN: 1945-0818
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/15391523.2020.1728449
OpenAlexW3035991136
LanguageEN
Citations received61
References cited37

In this qualitative comparison study, we examine the perceived efficacy of using personalized learning (PL) activities based on PL principles to support students’ psychological need satisfaction and intrinsic motivation in an online course using a traditional one-size-fits-all model. We apply self-determination theory as a framework to investigate students’ perceptions of their psychological need satisfaction (e.g., competence, autonomy, and relatedness) and relation to students’ intrinsic motivation when enrolled in an online course implementing PL principles. Overall, the study results showed the potential of implementing personalized learning principles in online courses to support students’ psychological need satisfaction (e.g., autonomy and competence) and intrinsic motivation. Furthermore, students perceived the PL interventions as engaging and effective in meeting their learning needs and interests

Autonomy · Cognitive evaluation theory · Goal theory · Intrinsic motivation · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Perception · Psychological intervention · Self-determination theory · Impact of Technology on Adolescents · Innovative Teaching and Learning Methods · Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports · Psychology · Social Psychology

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