Falkenberg, Ryan James (2000) An Evaluation of an Instructor-Led and Self-Managed Computer Software Training Course. Masters thesis, University of South Africa.
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Abstract
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of an instructor-led and a self-managed computer training course. A sample of forty nine (n=49) previously disadvantaged South African adult learners was used. Half the sample was randomly assigned to the instructor-led course, while the other half was assigned to the self-managed course. Data dealing with the course content and design, subject demographics, previous computer experience, preferred learning style, and learning potential was collected prior to each course. After the course, the ability to create key outcomes using the learned software was assessed, as well as subject perceptions of the course and various support and performance system factors. The results showed that there was no significant difference between the performance on the competence assessment of the students from the two groups. The data did, however, indicate a stronger preference for the self-managed approach. A number of limitations to the study were also noted.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Learning style; Age; Computer efficacy; Gender; Educational level; Prior computer use/exposure; Leaming potential; Instructional design |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology |
| Divisions: | Comparative |
| Depositing User: | Mr Jude Abhulimen |
| Date Deposited: | 21 Nov 2016 09:48 |
| Last Modified: | 21 Nov 2016 09:48 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/1366 |
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