The Influence of the Teaching and Learning Environment on the Development of Generic Capabilities Needed for a Knowledge-Based Society |
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Authors: | David?Kember Email author" target="_blank">Doris?Y?P?LeungEmail author |
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Institution: | (1) Centre for Learning Enhancement and Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Room 302, Academic Building No. 1, Shatin, Hong Kong |
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Abstract: | The effect of the teaching and learning environment on the development of generic capabilities was examined through a survey
of 1756 undergraduate students at a university in Hong Kong. The survey assessed students' perceptions of the development
of the six capabilities of critical thinking, self-managed learning, adaptability, problem solving, communication skills,
and interpersonal skills and groupwork. Students were also asked to rate the quality of nine facets of the teaching and learning
environment. Structural equation modelling was used to test a model of the influence of teaching on the nurturing of the six
capabilities. The model grouped the nine facets of teaching and learning under the three higher-order latent variables of
teaching, teacher–student relationship, and student–student relationship. The model showed a good fit to the data, indicating
that the teaching and learning environment had a significant impact on the development of the generic capabilities while the
students were taking their degree. The teaching latent variable had the strongest effect on the development of all six of
the capabilities. A suitable teaching environment was characterised by a focus on understanding, the active participation
of students in learning activities, a coherent curriculum, and assessment which focused on analytical skills and self-learning
capability. Strong student–student relationships nurtured communication and interpersonal skills. There was a mutually reinforcing
effect between the type of teaching, teacher–student relationships and student–student relationships. |
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Keywords: | active learning assessment curriculum generic skills graduate capabilities structural equation modelling teacher– student interaction teaching and learning environment |
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