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Transforming students' attitudes towards learning through the use of successful educational actions.

Authors :
Javier Díez-Palomar
Rocío García-Carrión
Linda Hargreaves
María Vieites
Source :
PLoS ONE, Vol 15, Iss 10, p e0240292 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2020.

Abstract

Previous research shows that there is a correlation between attitudes and academic achievement. In this article, we analyze for the first time the impact of interactive groups (IG) and dialogic literary gatherings (DLG) on the attitudes that students show towards learning. A quantitative approach has been performed using attitude tests validated by previous research. The data suggest that in both cases, the participants show positive attitudes. The social context has an important influence on students' attitudes. The items with higher correlations include group work, mutual support, and distributed cognition. In the case of IGs, group work is much more appreciated, while in the case of DLGs, self-image and self-confidence are the two most clearly valued attitudes. The positive impact of IGs and DLGs on students' attitudes may have potential for teachers in transforming their practices and decision-making within the classroom.

Subjects

Subjects :
Medicine
Science

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19326203
Volume :
15
Issue :
10
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
PLoS ONE
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.85b450a824c34c81939e183d0dd6a044
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0240292