Abstract
Abstract
This qualitative study sought to understand student beliefs and perceived levels of confidence in a primarily online professional doctoral degree in education. Before accessing course material and formal instruction, respondents assigned scores to a Likert-style survey and answered open-ended questions about their understanding of basic educational research methodology. The rise of distance education follows the rapid growth of technological advancement, yet, much is still unknown about pedagogical practices that contribute to improved learning outcomes for students in the virtual environment. Themes that emerged from this study suggest that (1) student expectations do not align with prior preparation, (2) student beliefs about scholarly work lack depth, and (3) students exhibit high anxiety regarding doctoral instruction.
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Parker, DeJuanna M.; Willis, Kent; and Holmes, Barbara D.
(2020)
"Doctoral Student Online Learning: Addressing Challenges of the Virtual Experience,"
Journal of Research Initiatives: Vol. 5:
Iss.
2, Article 1.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.uncfsu.edu/jri/vol5/iss2/1
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