The Correlation between Learning Motivations and Learning Outcomes of Extracurricular Activities’ Participants in Community College in Taichung City

• Main Authors: Tsai-Hung Ho, 何采鴻
• Other Authors: Meng-Jing Hu
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2015
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/eef2x5

碩士 === 國立中正大學 === 教學專業發展數位學習碩士在職專班 === 103 === ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was investigating the correlation between learning motivations and outcomes of extracurricular activities’ participants in community college in Taichung City. By questionnaires and statistics analysis, we had better understanding among: current status for learning motivations and outcomes of extracurricular activities’ participants in community college in Taichung City; the variations of motivations and outcomes of extracurricular activities due to participants’ different background; the correlation between learning motivations and outcomes of extracurricular activities’ participants in community college in Taichung City. Conclusions and concrete recommendations were made based on the findings to the schools as a reference. A questionnaire survey was used in the research to achieve goals above. The subjects were from the participants of extracurricular activities in 8 community colleges of Taichung City at the first semester of school year of 104 (2015). “Questionnaire for the correlation between learning motivations and outcomes of extracurricular activities’ participants in community college in Taichung City,” was adapted as research method. A total of 480 questionnaires were distributed, 421 valid samples. A statistical analysis followed after the data collection from questionnaire, conclusions and suggestions were as follows: I. Conclusions: i. Most participants were female. The majority group was age 51 and up with college degree, married, income level under $30,000. ii. The motivation among participants was above medium. The most significant motivation was “Inquiring interested knowledge.” The motivation for “Connections for jobs” was not significant. iii. Participants of extracurricular activities tended to have better academic achievement. The best outcome was at the aspect of “Instructors & Curriculum”; less outcome was at the aspect of “Interpersonal Skill.” iv. The group with male, age 18-30, occupations of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fisheries, unmarried, had stronger motivation. v. “Male” or “age 31-40” groups in community college extra curriculum had better learning outcomes. vi. There’s positive correlation between learning motivations and outcomes. II. Suggestions: i.Suggestions for related faculty in community college i)Design curriculum focusing on interests of male, unmarried, age 18-31. Providing various courses for wide spectrum of interests and motivations. ii)Provide more supports of course selection for the group of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fisheries. iii)Curriculum planning covers primary level. iv)Extend diverse learning to elaborate participants’ outcomes. iii.Suggestions to adult learners i) Adult learners should participate various courses. ii) Participants should promote awareness and encourage friends and colleagues to get involved in courses in community college. iii)Learners without high school diploma and below should show initiatives towards learning. iv)Students of community college should contribute what they’ve learn to the society. iv.Suggestions for future research For the reference of further research respectively on research subjects, research variables, research methods, research tools