Abstract

In this qualitative comparison study, we examine the perceived efficacy of using personalized learning (PL) activities based on PL principles to support students’ psychological need satisfaction and intrinsic motivation in an online course using a traditional one-size-fits-all model. We apply self-determination theory as a framework to investigate students’ perceptions of their psychological need satisfaction (e.g., competence, autonomy, and relatedness) and relation to students’ intrinsic motivation when enrolled in an online course implementing PL principles. Overall, the study results showed the potential of implementing personalized learning principles in online courses to support students’ psychological need satisfaction (e.g., autonomy and competence) and intrinsic motivation. Furthermore, students perceived the PL interventions as engaging and effective in meeting their learning needs and interests.

摘要

在这项定性的比较研究中，我们研究了使用PL原理进行个性化学习（PL）活动以支持学生的心理需求满意度和内在动机，使用传统的“一刀切”模型在在线课程中的感知效力。当我们参加实施PL原理的在线课程时，我们将自决理论作为框架来调查学生对他们的心理需求满意度（例如能力，自主权和亲和力）以及与学生内在动机的关系的看法。总体而言，研究结果显示了在在线课程中实施个性化学习原则以支持学生的心理需求满意度（例如自主性和能力）和内在动机的潜力。此外，