AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF RESEARCH

written by: Andrew Sanchez; article published: year 2006, month 07;

In: Root » Education and reference » Science and research

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Aim

To identify, describe and produce an analysis of the interacting factors which influence the learning choices of adult returners, and to develop associated theory.

Objectives

The research seeks to determine:

1. The nature, extent and effect of psychological influences on choices, including a desire to achieve personal goals or meet individual needs.
2. The nature, extent and effect of sociological influences on choices, including background, personal and social expectations, previous educational experience and social role.
3. The nature and influence of individual perceptions of courses, institutions and subject, and how these relate to self-perception and concept of self.
4. The influence on choice of a number of variables such as age, gender, ethnicity and social class.
5. The role and possible influence of significant others on choice, such as advice and guidance workers, peers, relatives and employers.
6. The nature and extent of possible influences on choice of available provision, institutional advertising and marketing.
7. The nature and extent of possible influences on choice of mode of study, teaching methods and type of course.
8. How and to what extent influencing factors change as adults re-enter and progress through their chosen route.

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