A Qualitative Investigation of Engagement in One Mathematics Classroom

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avondale-bepress.abstract<p>This qualitative investigation was designed to explore the concept of ‘engagement’ in learning as it appeared in one middle school mathematics class. This involved using Cambourne’s (1995) Conditions of Learning as a theoretical lens to gather evidence from the teacher and students of this class using the methods of interviews, observations and a reflective journal. Although this particular case revealed a somewhat hindered form of engagement, the result of this investigation was to elaborate on the existing model of the Conditions of Learning and reveal important factors for promoting engagement in classrooms. In particular, this involved re-defining the role and description that each of the existing conditions in this model (immersion, demonstration, expectation, response, employment, approximation and responsibility) have in authentic learning; and also resulted in offering two new conditions (fascination and social-emotional learning) as key aspects in providing students with engaging and authentic learning.</p>
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avondale-bepress.authorsPaul Joseph Goossens
avondale-bepress.context-key4860682
avondale-bepress.coverpage-urlhttps://research.avondale.edu.au/theses_bachelor_honours/16
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avondale-bepress.field.advisor1Phil Fitzsimmons
avondale-bepress.field.advisor2Edie Lanphar
avondale-bepress.field.comments<p>Used by permission: the author.</p> <p>A print copy of this thesis is held in the Avondale College Library (SC Theses 371.1024 G64).</p>
avondale-bepress.field.custom_citation<p>Goossens, P. J. (2013). <em>A qualitative investigation of engagement in one mathematics classroom</em> (Bachelor's thesis, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, Australia). Retrieved from https://research.avondale.edu.au/theses_bachelor_honours/16</p>
avondale-bepress.field.degree_nameBachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) BEd (Primary) (Hons)
avondale-bepress.field.departmentEducation
avondale-bepress.field.embargo_date2013-11-27T00:00:00Z
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avondale-bepress.keywordsoptimal learning
avondale-bepress.keywordsmotivation
avondale-bepress.keywordssocial-emotional learning
avondale-bepress.label16
avondale-bepress.publication-date2013-10-01T00:00:00Z
avondale-bepress.publication-titleTheses Bachelor Honours
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avondale-bepress.submission-date2013-11-27T20:16:44Z
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avondale-bepress.titleA Qualitative Investigation of Engagement in One Mathematics Classroom
avondale-bepress.typearticle
dc.contributor.authorGoossens, Paul Joseph
dc.date.accessioned2023-11-01T00:37:39Z
dc.date.available2023-11-01T00:37:39Z
dc.date.issued2013-10-01
dc.date.submitted2013-11-27T20:16:44Z
dc.description.abstract<p>This qualitative investigation was designed to explore the concept of ‘engagement’ in learning as it appeared in one middle school mathematics class. This involved using Cambourne’s (1995) Conditions of Learning as a theoretical lens to gather evidence from the teacher and students of this class using the methods of interviews, observations and a reflective journal. Although this particular case revealed a somewhat hindered form of engagement, the result of this investigation was to elaborate on the existing model of the Conditions of Learning and reveal important factors for promoting engagement in classrooms. In particular, this involved re-defining the role and description that each of the existing conditions in this model (immersion, demonstration, expectation, response, employment, approximation and responsibility) have in authentic learning; and also resulted in offering two new conditions (fascination and social-emotional learning) as key aspects in providing students with engaging and authentic learning.</p>
dc.identifier.citation<p>Goossens, P. J. (2013). <em>A qualitative investigation of engagement in one mathematics classroom</em> (Bachelor's thesis, Avondale College of Higher Education, Cooranbong, Australia). Retrieved from https://research.avondale.edu.au/theses_bachelor_honours/16</p>
dc.identifier.urihttps://research.avondale.edu.au/handle/123456789/04860682
dc.language.isoen_us
dc.rights<p>Used by permission: the author.</p> <p>A print copy of this thesis is held in the Avondale College Library (SC Theses 371.1024 G64).</p>
dc.subjectoptimal learning
dc.subjectmotivation
dc.subjectsocial-emotional learning
dc.titleA Qualitative Investigation of Engagement in One Mathematics Classroom
dc.typeThesis
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