Naslov
Personal Efficacy and Factors of Effective Learning Environment in Higher Education: Croatian and American Students

Autori
Vidaček-Hainš, Violeta ; Prats, Harry ; Appatova, Victoria

Izvornik
Central European Conference on Information and Intelligent Systems (1847-2001) 1 (2009); 43-48

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
Learning environment; self-efficacy; higher education

Sažetak
Successful learning in higher education incorporates various factors related to knowledge, skills, habits, and motivation. Additionally, students’ personalities and self-efficacy may contribute to their adjustment, planning of activities, and achieving success. The objective of this paper is to analyze students’ needs for support services, which enhance the effectiveness of their learning environment at higher education institutions. Answers received from a sample of undergraduate freshmen at one American University and one Croatian University were analyzed and compared. The students from both countries agree that there is a need for developing self-reliance and personal responsibility in using support services, as well as for the timely and accurate information on availability of these services. Students’ suggestions and their desire to enhance effectiveness of their learning environment may be used in creating and improving support services in higher education institutions as well as training their staff.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Informacijske i komunikacijske znanosti, Psihologija

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