3How do constructivism learning environments generate better motivation and learning strategies? The Design Science...

Area of Science:

• Educational Psychology
• Higher Education Pedagogy

Background:

• Higher education is shifting from instructivist to constructivist teaching.
• This transition aims to develop essential skills for a rapidly changing future.
• Student-centered learning environments are crucial for this pedagogical evolution.

Purpose of the Study:

• To examine the application of a new learning environment integrating Design Science and Constructivism.
• To evaluate the impact of this environment on student motivation and learning strategies in higher education.
• To assess the effectiveness of constructivist principles in a Project Management course.

Main Methods:

• Quantitative research methodology was employed.
• A novel teaching and learning approach was developed and implemented for a specific student cohort.
• Data were collected via questionnaires from 193 students after a three-month implementation period.

Main Results:

• The constructivist learning environment significantly enhanced both intrinsic and extrinsic student motivation.
• Students demonstrated substantial improvements in their learning strategies within the new environment.
• The integrated approach proved effective in fostering student engagement and skill development.

Conclusions:

• Constructivist learning environments positively influence student motivation and learning strategies.
• The integration of Design Science principles can enhance constructivist educational models.
• Further implementation of constructivist approaches in higher education curricula is recommended.