This study explored supportive relationships among objectives from different domains of learning outcomes, namely, the learning of a concept classification skill, information, and attitudes toward the skill. Two versions of an instructional module on the ARCS motivation model were randomly assigned to pre-service teacher-education students. One version contained examples of problem solving, using teachers as models, whereas the other version used business training as the context of the module. Together with the "relevance" of the instruction, self-concept of ability, attitude toward learning of the ARCS model, actual level of skill acquisition, and final attitude toward the practical use of the ARCS model formed a hypothesized path model of causal inference, which was to be empirically confirmed in this study. / The results indicated that the relevant version of the material had a positive effect on the pre-instructional motivation for personal commitment. Such an effect, however, was not found on the acquisition of the skill and on attitude formation favoring practical use of the ARCS model. The hypothesized path model was not found to fit the data in this study. Among the variables in the path model, a positive relationship was found between the level of skill acquisition and favorable feeling toward the learned model. In contrast, the level of skill acquistion was not related to the behavioral intentions in a statistically reliable manner. Some alternatives to the hypothesized model were identified, although the specification of these models needs to be supported by future research. Results are discussed in light of the hypotheses, as well as theoretical frameworks so that the hypothesized model may be confirmed, or revised, in future research. Implications for instructional design practices are also discussed. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 48-02, Section: A, page: 0348. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1987.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_76042 |
| Contributors | SUZUKI, KATSUAKI., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 159 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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