Assessing the relationship between feedback strategies and learning improvement from a distance learning perspective
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Date
2023
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Journal of Research in Innovative Teaching & Learning
Abstract
Purpose – Feedback is crucial in a learning process, particularly in an online interaction where both learners
and instructors are distantly located. Thus, this paper aims to investigate the association between feedback
strategies, embedded course syllabus and learning improvement in the Sakai Learning Management System.
Design/methodology/approach – This paper uses a survey design to collect cross-sectional data from adult
distance learning students. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and a standard multiple
regression model in Stata.
Findings – The results show that feedback strategies (timing, mode, quality and quantity) and embedded
course syllabus have a significant relationship with learning improvement. However, the feedback strategy –
target – is not significantly related to learning improvement though it is the highest feedback strategy.
Originality/value – This paper has contributed to the extant literature by providing empirical evidence to
support the constructivism theory of learning from a distance learning perspective in a developing country.
The study has shown that if the feedback strategies are well managed and applied, they would make a
considerable impact on distance education students’ academic pursuits. Hence, the paper provides a
pedagogical foundation for short and long-term distance learning policy.
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Research Article
Keywords
Feedback strategies,, Distance learning