Multidimensional Research On University Engagement Using a Mixed Method Approach
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| contents | Multidimensional Research On University Engagement Using a Mixed Method Approach Helena Benito Mundet Esther Llop Escorihuela Marta Verdaguer Planas Joaquim Comas Matas Ariadna Lleonart Sitjar Marta Orts Alis Anna Amadó Codony Carles Rostan Sánchez Educación perception test higher education Learner engagement classroom environment The commitment or academic implication (engagement) of university students has become a fundamental element for their welfare and academic performance and, furthermore, it is also related to their professional future and social commitment. For this reason, the definition of the concept and the provision of assessment strategies and tools are essential to know the learning experiences that lead to enhancing the academic involvement of the students. To develop our research, we have used a mixed quantitative and qualitative methodology: exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis on the one hand, and discussion groups using the nominal groups technique on the other hand. We have set three different objectives: first, to delve into the multidimensional model of the construct; second, to validate a questionnaire that allows for evaluation of the students’ perception of the learning methodologies used in the classroom; and third, to check the manageability of the nominal groups as a qualitative method of analysis. The results demonstrate that our new proposal provides a statistically valid instrument aimed at determining the perceptions of own engagement and an effective, efficient and motivating qualitative method for students. However, regarding the multidimensionality of the construct, contrary to the more accepted theoretical point of view that considers three dimensions of engagement (behaviour, cognition and emotion), our results only reveal two dimensions (cognitive-emotional and behavioural). In the discussion and comments section we give possible explanations for this contradiction. 2021 artículo científico 1139-613X https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=70666930003 https://www.redalyc.org/journal/706/70666930003/ https://www.redalyc.org/journal/706/70666930003/html/ https://www.redalyc.org/journal/706/70666930003/70666930003.epub https://www.redalyc.org/journal/706/70666930003/movil https://doi.org/10.5944/educXX1.28561 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=706 Educación XX1 application/pdf Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia Educación XX1 (España) Num.2 Vol.24 |
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| spellingShingle | Multidimensional Research On University Engagement Using a Mixed Method Approach Helena Benito Mundet Educación perception test higher education Learner engagement classroom environment Multidimensional Research On University Engagement Using a Mixed Method Approach Helena Benito Mundet Esther Llop Escorihuela Marta Verdaguer Planas Joaquim Comas Matas Ariadna Lleonart Sitjar Marta Orts Alis Anna Amadó Codony Carles Rostan Sánchez Educación perception test higher education Learner engagement classroom environment The commitment or academic implication (engagement) of university students has become a fundamental element for their welfare and academic performance and, furthermore, it is also related to their professional future and social commitment. For this reason, the definition of the concept and the provision of assessment strategies and tools are essential to know the learning experiences that lead to enhancing the academic involvement of the students. To develop our research, we have used a mixed quantitative and qualitative methodology: exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis on the one hand, and discussion groups using the nominal groups technique on the other hand. We have set three different objectives: first, to delve into the multidimensional model of the construct; second, to validate a questionnaire that allows for evaluation of the students’ perception of the learning methodologies used in the classroom; and third, to check the manageability of the nominal groups as a qualitative method of analysis. The results demonstrate that our new proposal provides a statistically valid instrument aimed at determining the perceptions of own engagement and an effective, efficient and motivating qualitative method for students. However, regarding the multidimensionality of the construct, contrary to the more accepted theoretical point of view that considers three dimensions of engagement (behaviour, cognition and emotion), our results only reveal two dimensions (cognitive-emotional and behavioural). In the discussion and comments section we give possible explanations for this contradiction. 2021 artículo científico 1139-613X https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=70666930003 https://www.redalyc.org/journal/706/70666930003/ https://www.redalyc.org/journal/706/70666930003/html/ https://www.redalyc.org/journal/706/70666930003/70666930003.epub https://www.redalyc.org/journal/706/70666930003/movil https://doi.org/10.5944/educXX1.28561 en http://www.redalyc.org/revista.oa?id=706 Educación XX1 application/pdf Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia Educación XX1 (España) Num.2 Vol.24 |
| title | Multidimensional Research On University Engagement Using a Mixed Method Approach |
| topic | Educación perception test higher education Learner engagement classroom environment |
| url | https://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=70666930003 https://www.redalyc.org/journal/706/70666930003/ https://www.redalyc.org/journal/706/70666930003/html/ https://www.redalyc.org/journal/706/70666930003/70666930003.epub https://www.redalyc.org/journal/706/70666930003/movil https://doi.org/10.5944/educXX1.28561 |