Title

Student-Perceived Authenticity of Learning Tasks in Proficiency-Based Education

Author

Brandon Terrill, University of Maine at Farmington

Date of Award

2018

Document Type

Research Project

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Educational Leadership

Abstract

This study examined the level of authenticity that students perceive in learning tasks. A questionnaire asked about the topic selection and value of topic; impact of topic on school, community, and self; expression of ideas vs. conventions; authentic audience; and level of motivation. The conclusions regarding the level of student-perceived authenticity are: a) a connection between student selection and value of topic and motivation, b) impact on school, community, or self did not impact student motivation, c) focus on conventions did not negatively impact student motivation, and d) authentic audiences connected to lower rates of student motivation.

Comments

Affiliation: Hall-Dale High School, RSU 2

Cohort: UMF Campus Cohort

Recommended Citation

Terrill, Brandon, "Student-Perceived Authenticity of Learning Tasks in Proficiency-Based Education" (2018). M.S.Ed. in Educational Leadership Research Projects. 3.
https://scholarworks.umf.maine.edu/ed_leadership_projects/3