Students’ Motivation for Learning in Virtual Learning Environments

Authors

  • Andrea Carvalho Beluce Universidade Estadual de Londrina; Universidade Estadual de Londrina
  • Katya Luciane de Oliveira Universidade Estadual de Londrina; Universidade Estadual de Londrina

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-43272560201513

Abstract

The specific characteristics of online education require of the student engagement and autonomy, factors which are related to motivation for learning. This study investigated students’ motivation in virtual learning environments (VLEs). For this, it used the Teaching and Learning Strategy and Motivation to Learn Scale in Virtual Learning Environments (TLSM-VLE). The scale presented 32 items and six dimensions, three of which aimed to measure the variables of autonomous motivation, controlled motivation, and demotivation. The participants were 572 students from the Brazilian state of Paraná, enrolled on higher education courses on a continuous education course. The results revealed significant rates for autonomous motivational behavior. It is considered that the results obtained may provide contributions for the educators and psychologists who work with VLEs, leading to further studies of the area providing information referent to the issue investigated in this study.

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Published

2015-04-01

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How to Cite

Students’ Motivation for Learning in Virtual Learning Environments . (2015). Paidéia (Ribeirão Preto), 25(60), 105-113. https://doi.org/10.1590/1982-43272560201513