Share Paper: The Audience Effect On Curriculum Design and Student Engagement

  1. Julie Bonner, Central Washington University, United States
  2. Laura Portolese, Central Washington University, United States

Abstract: In online classes, faculty and curriculum designers worry about how to engage students in learning. According to Carini, Kuh and Klein (2006), student engagement in class activities and assignments is just one variable that needs to be considered for student success in any educational program. In addition, Abbott (2017) indicates that it is critical to engage students in interesting assignments that connect to their career goals or that the student can follow their interests in learning the material. Further supporting this, Pekrun and Linnenbrink-Garcia (2012) find epistemic linkages along with academic emotions such as mood, can affect engagement. However, does ...