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Exploring Student Engagement in a Virtual Genetics Classroom : A Cross-National Study in Germany and Aruba

Tromp Ramirez, Giovana (2025) Exploring Student Engagement in a Virtual Genetics Classroom : A Cross-National Study in Germany and Aruba.

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Abstract:This exploratory study examined cross-national differences in engagement, self-efficacy, and performance within an online genetics class delivered through the Go-Lab platform. Participants included 98 secondary school students from Germany (n = 52) and Aruba (n = 46). The participants completed a two-session online genetics class, along with pre- and post-questionnaires assessing online learning self-efficacy and online course perceptions. Although both groups participated actively, the results showed clear differences. German students scored higher on the quizzes, even though they spent less time on the platform overall. Aruban students, in contrast, spent more time, particularly on the instructional parts, but this did not result in higher scores. Interestingly, self-efficacy was linked to performance for German students, but not for the Aruban group. These findings suggest that access to technology and the way digital instruction is implemented can play a big role in how students interact with and benefit from online learning. They also point to the value of behavioural tracking tools when designing future studies and adapting digital learning to different educational contexts.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:81 education, teaching
Programme:Psychology BSc (56604)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/107145
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