Background. Longitudinal studies of students' approaches to learning in higher education
can tell us much about the impact of the tertiary experience. More information about teaching …

* How can one study the process of student learning in higher education?* How does
distance education differ from campus-based education?* Do students taking courses by …

Learning outcomes in higher education are of considerable interest to students, teaching
staff, researchers, tertiary education institutions and funding authorities. To improve the …

Developing countries around the world typically see education as a route to economic
progress (Altbach & Selvaratnam, 1989). Surveys such as those in the well-known IEA …

The self‐theories of students and teachers are a neglected aspect of higher education, yet
are important mediators of students' development and achievement. Theoretical …

Background Although extensive research has examined epistemological beliefs, reflective
thinking and learning approaches, very few studies have looked at these three theoretical …

Context Students can take different approaches to learning and studying: deep
(understanding material); surface (memorising details), and strategic (motivated by …

Students use three approaches to learning and studying: deep, surface and strategic. These
are influenced by the learning environment. In response to the General Medical Council's …

The relationship between university students' perceptions of their academic environment,
their approaches to study, and academic outcomes was investigated for first and fourth-final …

Objectives This study aimed to explore students' approaches to studying, their perceptions
about their learning environments, and any possible relationships between their academic …