{"id":4768,"date":"2017-12-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-12-05T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/blog\/cw_post\/collaboration-opportunity-exploring-connections-between-self-direction-and-student-success-in-postsecondary-cbe-programs\/"},"modified":"2020-02-05T13:04:07","modified_gmt":"2020-02-05T18:04:07","slug":"collaboration-opportunity-exploring-connections-between-self-direction-and-student-success-in-postsecondary-cbe-programs","status":"publish","type":"cw_post","link":"https:\/\/aurora-institute.org\/cw_post\/collaboration-opportunity-exploring-connections-between-self-direction-and-student-success-in-postsecondary-cbe-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Collaboration Opportunity: Exploring Connections between Self-Direction and Student Success in Postsecondary CBE Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"AIR has announced a research opportunity on examining connections between student self-direction and their subsequent progression through and completion of their CBE programs in higher education. They seek to understand the relationship between students\u2019 self-direction\u00a0\u2013\u00a0anecdotally acknowledged as important, but not yet studied\u00a0\u2013\u00a0and their subsequent progression and completion. If you are interested in participating in this study or just want to learn more about it, please provide your contact information at:\u00a0https:\/\/www.surveymonkey.com\/r\/CBESelfDirection<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The following is information for potential project partners from AIR\u2019s announcement.<\/p>\n

Motivation <\/strong><\/p>\n

CBE programs are often considered to be \u201clearner-centered\u201d and self-directed, but, beyond the experiences of coaches and faculty mentors and single-program cases, we have little knowledge about what qualities or skills make students more likely to be successful in CBE programs. In addition, there has been little research to understand how programs might support students differently based on those qualities or skills.<\/p>\n

As a first step toward answering these questions, we invite institutions or programs to collaborate on a research project to examine connections between student self-direction and their subsequent progression through and completion of their CBE programs. Together, we seek to understand the relationship between students\u2019 self-direction\u00a0\u2013\u00a0anecdotally acknowledged as important, but not yet studied\u00a0\u2013\u00a0and their subsequent progression and completion.<\/p>\n

Project Summary <\/strong><\/p>\n

This study will involve (1) administering a validated survey that assesses self-direction, particularly in adult learners, to a cohort of incoming students in CBE programs; and (2) connecting the results of that survey with student progression and completion outcomes. Focal outcomes include completion of the first unit of content,1\u00a0completion of a second unit of content, and, when possible, program completion. Where possible, AIR will work with institutions to re-administer the survey after program completion to better understand how participation in CBE programs affects self-direction. We will also consider differences in outcomes across different program types and student characteristics. Findings will be shared with the CBE community and, if possible, published in co-authored journal articles.<\/p>\n

Benefits of this Project<\/strong><\/p>\n