The Influence of Active Learning on the College Student Departure Process: Toward a Revision of Tinto's Theory

The Influence of Active Learning on the College Student Departure Process: Toward a Revision of Tinto's Theory

This study seeks to elaborate Tinto's Theory of College Student Departure by testing the influence of faculty active learning practices on student departure decisions. Path analysis results indicate that active learning exerts statistically reliable influences on social integration, subsequent...

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Veröffentlicht in:The Journal of higher education (Columbus) 2000-09, Vol.71 (5), p.569-590
Hauptverfasser: Braxton, John M., Milem, Jeffrey F., Sullivan, Anna Shaw
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Academic learning
Academic Persistence
Active Learning
Class discussion
Collaboration
College Faculty
College Freshmen
College instruction
College Students
Colleges
Community colleges
Decision Making
Dropout Research
Higher Education
School Holding Power
Social Integration
Student School Relationship
Student Surveys
Teaching Methods
Tinto Theory
Universities
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Zusammenfassung:This study seeks to elaborate Tinto's Theory of College Student Departure by testing the influence of faculty active learning practices on student departure decisions. Path analysis results indicate that active learning exerts statistically reliable influences on social integration, subsequent institutional commitment, and intent to return.
ISSN:0022-1546
1538-4640
DOI:10.1080/00221546.2000.11778853